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Sir Walter Raleigh

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving of a man seated, facing forward. He is holding a staff in his right hand on his chest. He has a beard, mustache, and neatly arranged hair. He wears elaborate clothing with decorative buttons and a lace ruff around his neck. There is an oval frame with Latin text, ornate background detailing with scrolls, and instruments. Below the portrait is an English inscription and a coat of arms. The engraving appears formal, with the paper showing signs of age.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1687
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9624 × 13476 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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