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Richard Hooker

William Faithorne

National Gallery of Art

The image features an engraved portrait of a man wearing traditional academic attire. The man has a stern expression, a prominent nose, a neat beard, and styled hair. He is encased within an ornate architectural frame adorned with cherubic figures, a laurel wreath, a decorative banner with text, sculpted busts, and detailed carvings. The backdrop includes globes and architectural embellishments. Below the portrait is a text panel. The overall background is intricately shaded to highlight the decorative elements of the engraving.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1662
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8474 × 13578 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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