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John Gadbury, Astrologer

John Savage

National Gallery of Art

This is a black and white engraved portrait showing a man's head and shoulders facing slightly to the right. His facial features are detailed, with a strong chin, broad nose, and a neutral expression. He has long, wavy hair falling to his shoulders and wears a dark garment with a high white collar. The portrait is set within an oval border with decorative edges. In the top left corner, there is an illustration of a sun with a face, and in the top right corner, a crescent moon with stars. Beneath the oval, there is text including the name "IOHANNES GADBURTUS" and additional information in Latin. The background consists of intricate line work for shading.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7228 × 10894 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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