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Francis Lord Verulam Viscount St. Alban

Thomas Cross

National Gallery of Art

This image depicts a man from the torso up. He is seated with a straight posture, facing the viewer. The man has a defined face with a pointed chin and a mustache, and appears to have long, wavy hair. He is wearing a tall, dark hat and a lace ruff around his neck. His clothing is richly decorated with a pattern, and he holds a piece of paper in his right hand. The background consists of horizontal lines and the bottom of the image includes an inscription.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1653
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
5942 × 9975 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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