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Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester

Willem de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a historical engraving of a man displayed in an oval frame. He is seated in a formal pose, with his head turned slightly to the left and eyes looking ahead. The man has an elongated face, a beard, mustache, and neat hair. He wears an ornate outfit with a ruffled collar, a decorated doublet with puffed shoulders, a garment with chains, and a badge on his arm. He also wears a hat with a plume feather. The background has a densely hatched pattern surrounding the oval frame, with text detailing his title and name. The image is set against aged paper with rough edges.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1620
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9276 × 14168 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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