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George Wither, Poet

John Payne

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraving of a man from the chest up, positioned facing slightly to the right while maintaining eye contact with the viewer. He has a short mustache and a beard, with wavy hair under a broad-brimmed hat. He wears an ornate garment with a large, lace-trimmed collar featuring floral patterns. The attire and coat of arms suggest significance. There is no visible jewelry or objects. The background has an oval border with text and a poetic inscription underneath.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1635
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9126 × 11817 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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