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John Ogilby

William Marshall

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraved portrait of Johannes Ogilvius, depicted from the chest up. He is facing slightly to the right, with his head turned towards the viewer. He has a long, prominent nose, full lips, and deep-set eyes. His hair is long and wavy, reaching his shoulders. Ogilvius wears a dark, collared robe with horizontal lines, and he is holding a medallion or coin in his right hand with a profile image. There is no visible jewelry. The background has intricate line work, with the portrait set within an oval frame. Below the oval is a curtain-like design with the engraving's title, "JOHANNES OGILVIUS," the artist's name, "Guil: Marshall fecit," and the year "1649" at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1649
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8031 × 13154 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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