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Henry More, Platonist and Theologian

David Loggan

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraved portrait of a man. He is facing slightly to the right, with long, curly hair falling to his shoulders. The man wears a formal gown with a white collar. The background is ornate, with an oval frame and scrollwork. Below the portrait is a decorative base with a coat of arms, including a helmet atop a shield with stars, and the inscription "Effigies HENRICI MORI Cantabrigiensis S. T. D. Etat. 65," identifying the subject as Henry More, aged 65, associated with Cambridge.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1679
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8993 × 13465 px
Public Domain
Yes
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