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Sir Walter Raleigh

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an engraved portrait of a man from the waist up. The man is facing slightly to the right with his upper body turned partially towards the viewer. He has a mustache, beard, and neatly styled hair. He is wearing an ornate outfit with a high lace ruff around his neck, an embroidered vest, and is holding a staff. The portrait is set within an oval frame with decorative elements like classical motifs, scrolls, and a coat of arms. The background features intricate linework and legible text is visible within and outside the oval frame.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8149 × 12055 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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