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Robert Parsons, Jesuit Missionary

Jacobus Neeffs

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving of a man's upper body, focusing on his head and shoulders. The man faces forward with a slight turn to the right. His facial features include a long face, a prominent nose, and a beard. He wears a large cap typical of certain historical clergy, and his hair is neatly groomed. The man wears a robe-like garment and there are no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background has horizontal lines and the engraving includes text at the bottom stating: "P. ROBERTVS PERSONIVS Eerste Missionaris van de Societeyt in Engelandt."

Artwork Details

Date
published 1669
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7276 × 12043 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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