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Rev. Richard Sibbes

John Payne

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man with detailed features. He faces slightly to his left with his head turned towards the viewer. The man has a rounded face with delicate features, a prominent forehead, a straight nose, and a modest smile. He appears mature with wrinkles, facial hair in the form of a short beard and mustache, and short wavy hair. He wears a unique headdress combining elements of a cap and a crown, along with formal attire including a large ruffled collar and a dark textured robe or gown. Surrounding him is an oval frame with inscriptions, giving a scholarly aura. The background has a finely hatched texture.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8646 × 10449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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