The image is an engraved portrait of a man from the torso up. He is facing slightly to his right with a composed expression. He has a neatly trimmed beard, a receding hairline, short hair blending with his facial hair, and is dressed in a formal garment with a high, ornate ruff around his neck and a dark robe adorned with intricate patterns. There is a visible chain with a large medallion or order. The oval-framed engraving features a Latin inscription. The background is dark and textured, emphasizing the subject. Below the oval, a decorative cartouche dedicates the engraving to Diego Sarmiento de Acuna, the Earl of Gondomar, identified as an ambassador from Spain to Britain. The engraving is set against a plain, light background.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 8109 × 12020 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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