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William Sermon, M.D.

William Sherwin

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a man's upper body in an oval frame. The man is facing slightly to the side but looking directly at the viewer. He has a composed expression with distinctive facial features, including a slightly prominent nose and full lips. His long, thick, curly hair falls to his shoulders. He wears a formal garment with a decorative lace collar and patterned fabric. A woven or textured cloth drapes around his shoulders. The portrait is detailed in black and white, with fine lines for shading and texture. The man is surrounded by a Latin inscription within the oval frame, and the background has parallel lines.

Artwork Details

Date
1671
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9058 × 13211 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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