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Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford

Claes Jansz Visscher (publisher)

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man depicted from the waist up. He is in a seated position, turned slightly to his left and facing the viewer mostly in profile. The man has a strong facial structure with a pronounced nose and full lips, curly, medium-length hair, and a thick mustache. He wears ornate armor with intricate details and a white collar peeking out above the armor. The background consists of an oval frame with text and a plain, slightly textured surface. Below the oval is a rectangular section with printed text.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8743 × 13018 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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