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Nicholas Leate, London Merchant

John Payne

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper body of a man facing slightly to the right. He is holding an object with his hands together in front of him. The man has a full beard and mustache, styled hair under a cap, and wears an embroidered coat with a fur collar and intricate patterns on the sleeves. There is an elaborate frame with scrollwork, text, a shield with a crest at the top, and military symbols on the sides. A decorative cartouche with a poetic inscription is at the bottom, with a textured hatch pattern in the background.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7927 × 11741 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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