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Nathaniel Richards, Dramatist

Thomas Rawlins

National Gallery of Art

This image depicts a man from the waist up, seated or standing in a frontal position with his body slightly turned to one side. He has pronounced facial features with a full beard and mustache, shoulder-length wavy hair adorned with a laurel wreath. The man wears a detailed, patterned coat with a large white collar and holds a book or small rectangular object with both hands. The portrait is surrounded by an elaborate frame with text on banners, and the background features a scenic landscape with trees, hills, and a distant building.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1640
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8993 × 12517 px
Public Domain
Yes
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