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Henry de Vere, Eighteenth Earl of Oxford

Robert Vaughan

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man facing forward from the waist up. He is turned slightly to his left, with finely etched facial features including a prominent nose and wavy hair down to his shoulders. He is wearing nobleman attire, including a richly decorated doublet and a high, ruffled lace collar. In his left hand, he holds a long rod or staff. The frame around the portrait contains decorative scrollwork with text, and the background features engravings, banners, and a coat of arms.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8515 × 12645 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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