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Sir Thomas Overbury

after Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraved portrait of Sir Thomas Overbury. He is depicted facing slightly to the right, with his head turned towards the viewer. Overbury has a high forehead, sharp nose, and a trimmed beard with a mustache. His hair is curly with a receding hairline. He is wearing an elaborate garment with a ruffled collar and buttons down the front. The background is simple with an ornate border surrounding the portrait. The inscribed text identifies him as Sir Thomas Overbury with additional script at the bottom of the engraving.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
6814 × 11390 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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