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George Villiers, First Duke of Buckingham

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an elegantly dressed man from the knees up. He faces slightly to the right, with one hand on his chest and the other holding a staff or baton. His face is turned towards the viewer with a neatly trimmed beard and mustache, curly light-colored hair, a high-status outfit with a richly decorated doublet, intricate lace cuffs, a high lace collar, a draped cloak over his left shoulder, and a heavy chain around his neck. The ornate portrait is bordered by an oval frame with decorative elements. The background shows a curtain on the left and a detailed scroll with text, symbols, and figures in the lower half.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8439 × 13213 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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