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Robert III, King of Scotland

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man depicted from the waist up. He is seated upright in a formal pose, looking slightly to his left. His facial features are well-defined with prominent eyes and straight lips. He has medium-length hair which flows from beneath a decorative hat adorned with a pattern and a prominent jewel at the front. The man's clothing is regal, featuring a high collar and an embroidered robe with elaborate detailing on the shoulders. He holds an object that appears to be a ring with a small jewel in his right hand. The background of the portrait is intricately designed with symmetrical patterns and a decorative border surrounding the oval frame of the image. The lower part of the image includes text inscription in Latin.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1603
Medium
engraving [first published, 1602]
Dimensions
8764 × 12377 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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