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Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bust-length portrait of a man in a three-quarters view, looking slightly to the right. He has detailed facial features with a mustache, beard, and curly hair. He wears an elaborate lace ruff around his neck, and a richly detailed garment with a dark sash. There is a chain with a decorative pendant around his neck and chest. The portrait is set in an oval frame with intricate background lines. The frame contains Latin text identifying the individual and his titles.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7947 × 11330 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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