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William II

Renold Elstrack

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed illustration of a seated man with long wavy hair wearing royal attire and a crown. He is holding an orb in his left hand and a scepter in his right hand. The background features ornate scroll patterns and heraldic symbols. Banners with text surround the figure. The border includes additional heraldic symbols, and there is a block of text beneath the portrait identifying the man as William Rufus, King of England and Duke of Normandy. The background of the image is a blank canvas.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8822 × 13706 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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