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Sir Anthony Shirley, Traveler and Ambassador to Persia

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man wearing armor. He has a beard, mustache, and curly hair and is facing forward. The background includes a shield with a coat of arms above his left shoulder. The setting is plain and cross-hatched, with text below the portrait providing information about the individual.

Artwork Details

Date
1601
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
9523 × 13200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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