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Sir Horace Vere

William Faithorne

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving of a man in upper-body portrait. He is seated facing forward with his head slightly turned to the right. The man has short, dark hair and features including a sharp nose, small lips, and a prominent chin. He has a neutral expression and is wearing armor with rivets and a large ruffled collar. There are no visible accessories or objects in his hands. The background has a cross-hatching pattern for texture. The portrait is enclosed in an oval frame with the words "VERO NIHIL VERIUS" above and a caption that reads: "Sr. HORACE VERE since Baron of Tilbury" below.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1657
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7965 × 11698 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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