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Sir Benjamin Rudyerd

John Payne, after Daniel Mytens the Elder

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an engraving of a man's bust-length portrait. He has a moustache, beard, and wavy hair. He wears a patterned garment with a lace ruff around his neck. The engraving includes the text "Sr. Benjamin Rudyer" and the date "Anno D[o] 1652" within an oval frame. The background within the frame is detailed. Below the oval frame, there is a decorative plaque with scrollwork and a verse in artistic script.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7215 × 10994 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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