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Sir Walter Raleigh

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The engraving depicts a portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh. Raleigh, with a beard and mustache, is shown facing forward in ornate Elizabethan attire. He holds a staff or baton in his hand. The portrait is surrounded by floral decorations, text naming Raleigh, a crest, and an inscription.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1628
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7638 × 11867 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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