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Sir Bevil Grenville

William Faithorne

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man in a historical outfit with metallic armor, holding a baton or staff. He has medium-length, wavy hair, a mustache, and is positioned in a three-quarter pose. In the background, there is an ornate oval frame and decorative elements like a helmet and sword. Latin phrases are inscribed in the frame.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1684
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9350 × 12832 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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