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Edwin Sandys, Archbishop of York

Willem de Passe and Magdalena de Passe

National Gallery of Art

This image is a portrait showing only the upper body of a man. He is seated and faces directly at the viewer. The man's facial features include a long, pointed beard and a high forehead, with hair that is combed back and receding at the temples. He has deep-set eyes and a stern expression. He is wearing a robe with a wide collar. The background consists of a finely detailed decorative pattern. Below the image, text identifies the person as "EDWINUS SANDUS ARCHIEPS," surrounded by more Latin text.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1620
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9249 × 12161 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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