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Rev. Arthur Hildersam

John Payne

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man seated formally with one hand raised and the other resting on an open book. The man faces slightly to his left and has a pointed nose, attentive eyes, short beard and mustache, and closely cropped hair. He wears a ruff around his neck and a dark garment with puffed sleeves. The background is ornate with textured details, and a coat of arms is depicted on the paneled wall nearby. The setting suggests a formal or academic environment.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8188 × 11808 px
Public Domain
Yes
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