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Sir Anthony Shirley, Traveler and Ambassador to Persia

Dominicus Custos after Aegidius Sadeler II

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a man with curly hair, a beard, mustache, and distinct facial features. He is wearing an ornate garment with a lace ruff, intricate patterns, and a fur shoulder guard. The portrait is framed and features engraved text and a background of fine cross-hatched lines.

Artwork Details

Date
1600
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
9655 × 12785 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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