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Sir Walter Raleigh

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraved portrait of a person dressed in ornate Elizabethan-era clothing. The individual has distinct facial features, styled hair, bearded, and mustached. Their attire includes a detailed doublet with a large ruffled lace collar, buttons, and a sash. They are holding a slender object and there is a paper at the bottom of the image. The background features a decorative oval frame with Latin text. Below the portrait is an ornamental crest with a helmet and shield motif, cursive text, and floral embellishments.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8666 × 13497 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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