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Robert Devereux, Second Earl of Essex

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image features a portrait of a man from the waist up. He faces slightly to his left with his head turned forward. The man has a mustache, beard, curly hair, and wears a large, ornate hat with a plume. He is dressed in intricate clothing with lace detailing and holds a baton or staff in his right hand. The background is decorated with elaborate scrollwork and heraldic symbols, with Latin text providing context about the individual's identity and titles.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9124 × 13395 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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