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John Selden, Jurist and Antiquary

John Chantry

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a portrait of a man from the waist up. He faces slightly left with his gaze forward. The man has long, wavy hair, a long nose, high cheekbones, and a slightly furrowed brow. He wears a dark, ornate garment with a white collar. The background features an oval laurel wreath design surrounding the portrait. Below, there is decorative script identifying him as John Selden, alongside what looks like a signature or inscription by the artist.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1661
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8065 × 12115 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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