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Sir Francis Bacon

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man seated in a slightly open posture, facing the viewer. He has a thoughtful expression with a trimmed mustache and beard, and medium-length hair under a broad-brimmed hat. He wears historical clothing with an embroidered coat and an ornate ruff around his neck. The man holds a rolled-up piece of paper with one hand. The background features an engraved frame with Latin inscriptions and scrollwork. A coat of arms is depicted above the man's head, framed by swirling designs. Text at the bottom identifies the figure as "Francis Bacon."

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8514 × 13617 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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