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Nicholai Culpeper, Equitus

Thomas Cross

National Gallery of Art

The portrait engraving depicts a man from the waist up. The man is in a seated position with his arms crossed, looking slightly to the right. He has detailed facial features, including a prominent nose and a serious expression. His hair is medium-length, wavy, and parted in the middle. He wears a garment with a high collar and a cravat or decorative neck piece. There is no visible jewelry. The background is plain, with a coat of arms or crest on the left side near the top corner. There is an inscription with decorative text at the bottom below the image.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8317 × 12064 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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