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Sir Thomas Overbury

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving of a man's upper-body portrait within an oval frame. The man has distinct facial features, a short beard, and a styled upward and back hairstyle. He wears a formal outfit with a large lace collar. The engraving is surrounded by an inscription in Latin and English script. The background has textured lines, and decorative patterns and text are present outside the oval frame.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8607 × 12514 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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