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William Perkins, D.D.

Renold Elstrack

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an upper-body view of a man seated with an open book in his lap, from an engraving. He is facing forward, looking directly at the viewer. The man has a beard and mustache, short, well-combed hair, and is dressed in period attire with a high-collared garment featuring a ruff collar and a robe with ornate buttons. His hands are holding an open book. In the background, two figures are engraved, one resembling a skeleton with a spear and another a winged figure. The background is filled with detailed ornate designs. Text along the top and bottom provides biographical information about the individual in the image.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7728 × 12163 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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