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John Williams, Archbishop of York, Lord Keeper

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man in historical attire, seated or standing with his head turned slightly to his left. He has a facial appearance with a mustache and a short pointed beard. He wears a hat with an intricate band, and a ruff collar typical of his era. He is dressed formally in a cloak or robe with a high collar emerging from the ruff, and a doublet or tunic underneath. The man holds a scroll and appears to have a ring on the other hand. Surrounding him is an architectural framework with cherubs, heraldic shields, and decorative motifs, with an inscription detailing his titles and honors. The background has finely crosshatched textures.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8335 × 12960 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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