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Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester

Christoffel van Sichem I

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man standing confidently in a full-body portrait. He is holding a sword in his left hand while his right hand holds a staff touching the ground. He has a long beard, mustache, prominent eyebrows, and a composed expression, looking directly at the viewer. He wears a feathered hat, short hair, a cuirass with intricate details and pauldrons, plumed shorts, tights, and decorative shoes. He also wears a collar, a chain or necklace, and a grid-like background with minimal detail.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
2996 × 4635 px
Public Domain
Yes
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