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Captain Samuel Sturmy, Navigator

Abraham Hertochs

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an engraving of a man from waist up. He has long, curly hair falling to his shoulders, a prominent nose, arched eyebrows, and a subtle mustache with a pointed goatee. The man is dressed in period attire with a buttoned jacket, wide sleeves, lace cuffs, and a cravat at his neck. He holds a globe with one hand resting on it. Surrounding him is an ornate oval wreath with scrolls displaying text. The background includes a dark, crosshatched area with a small motif of a building and hanging fabric. A coat of arms featuring a lion is in the top left corner of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1669
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8126 × 11132 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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