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George Alsop

William Sherwin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed etched portrait of a person. The subject is facing the viewer with a slightly tilted head. The facial features are sharp and defined, with a neutral expression. The person has long, wavy hair and is wearing a garment with a high, decorative collar. They appear to be within an ornate oval frame with intricate designs. Below the frame is an inscription in script, and a small coat of arms is visible at the bottom center. The background has concentric lines creating depth behind the figure.

Artwork Details

Date
1666
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8113 × 11555 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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