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John Florio

William Hole

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an illustration of a man depicted from the chest up in an ornate and historical style. The man is facing slightly to the right, with a direct gaze forward. He has a styled face with sharp features, a short beard and mustache. His hair is short and curly, neatly arranged around his head. He wears elaborate clothing typical of the period, including a ruffled collar and a detailed coat with fur trim. The background features an intricate pattern with decorative elements, including floral motifs. An ornate emblem is above his head, and there is text surrounding him and at the bottom of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1611
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8587 × 12740 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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