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Sir Philip Sidney

Robert Vaughan

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man in full plate armor standing upright. He wears a helmet with feathers, has a visible face with a mustache and beard, one hand holding a shield and the other hand on a sword hilt. He wears additional clothing, possibly a sash or scarf. The background features a sketched landscape with a town or castle, detailed architecture, rolling hills, and a cloudy sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1622
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8106 × 13296 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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