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Sir Philip Sidney

Crispijn de Passe II

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving depicting the upper half of a man's body within an ornate oval frame. The man faces forward with a slight turn to the left. He has an angular face, sharp nose, prominent cheekbones, and a well-groomed mustache. His hair is wavy, reaching just above his shoulders, and he wears a laurel wreath on his head. The man wears classical attire resembling a toga draped over his shoulders. The background within the frame is plain, with intricately decorated edges featuring sculpted motifs such as foliage and drapery. The frame has inscriptions on either side indicating the man's name as "SYDNEY PHILIPPUS." Below the oval is a section of text in an ornate font.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8039 × 11941 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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