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Robertus Cottonus Bruceus (Sir Robert Cotton)

Thomas Cross

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait showing the upper body of a man positioned to face forward. His facial features include a full beard and mustache, with curly hair styled neatly. He wears an elaborately large ruff collar and a textured garment that suggests formal attire. There are no visible accessories. The background features an oval frame with the inscription "ROBERTUS COTTONUS BRUCEUS," and is filled with a crosshatch pattern. Below the portrait is a text in Latin.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1655
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8139 × 11699 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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