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Robert Bertie, First Earl of Lindsey, Royalist, Fell at Edgehill

Robert van Voerst after Georg Geldorp

National Gallery of Art

The image contains a portrait of a man from the chest up, positioned facing the viewer slightly to the right. His face features high cheekbones, a pointed beard, and a receding hairline. The sides of his head have wavy hair. He wears an elaborate collar with lace detailing and a decorated cloak with intricate patterns. The background has a decorative oval frame with inscriptions and heraldic elements at the top, including a coat of arms. Ornate scrollwork and stylized motifs surround the portrait, contributing to its formal and historical style.

Artwork Details

Date
1627
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7239 × 9847 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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