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Thomas Wolsey, Cardinal Archbishop of York

Renold Elstrack

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of an individual from the waist up, positioned in profile facing left. He has distinct facial features, wearing a cap with a circular emblem on the side, and ornate robes. He is holding a cylindrical object in his left hand. In the background is a coat of arms with two lion-like figures and a shield, accompanied by text identifying him as "Thomas Wolsey." The background features horizontal lines, and below the portrait is a block of stylized text in Latin.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8315 × 12323 px
Public Domain
Yes
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