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William Harvey, M.D.

William Faithorne

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a bust sculpture of a man, shown from the shoulders up. The man has an elongated face with pronounced cheekbones, deep-set eyes, a prominent nose, and a stern expression. His hair is medium length, wavy, and parted in the middle, with a slightly disheveled appearance. Draped over his shoulders is a textured fabric resembling a gown. The pedestal bears the name "GVLIELMVS HARVEIVS" and is adorned with classical decorations. The background features a detailed line engraving with parallel horizontal lines.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1653
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7883 × 12075 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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