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Lady Eleanor Temple, Wife of Sir Peter Templeof Stanton Bury

Robert Gaywood

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a portrait of a woman visible from the waist up. She faces forward with a serene expression, has long curly hair, and wears an elegant draped garment. She is adorned with a beaded necklace, a strand of pearls in her hair, and a decorative brooch. The portrait includes an inscription identifying her as "The Lady Eli Temple" and contains additional text praising her. A textured background with a coat of arms in the upper left corner complements the formal and historical nature of the portrait.

Artwork Details

Date
1658
Medium
etching
Dimensions
7526 × 12496 px
Public Domain
Yes
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