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John Parkinson, Apothecary and Herbalist to James I

William Marshall

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an oval-framed portrait of a man's upper body. The man faces forward with a slightly turned head, revealing his facial features including a long beard, mustache, and expressive eyes. He wears a cap and an intricately detailed garment with a large ruff collar. He holds a blooming flower in his right hand. The background is plain, drawing attention to the figure within the ornate border.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1640
Medium
etching
Dimensions
7653 × 9910 px
Public Domain
Yes
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