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John Selden

Frederik Hendrik van den Hove

National Gallery of Art

This is an engraved portrait of a man with long, wavy hair, a high-collared shirt, and a dark coat. He is positioned in a semi-frontal pose, looking slightly to the side. The backdrop features an oval frame enclosed in a rectangular border. The inscription includes the name "Johannes Seldenus" and details about the engraving being printed for Thomas Lee in 1677.

Artwork Details

Date
1677
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7115 × 10962 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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