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Henry Somerset, First Duke of Beaufort

Robert White

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving of a person seated in a stately pose. The individual has long, curly hair, neutral facial expression with arched eyebrows, a straight nose, and slightly pursed lips. They wear an elaborate outfit with a wide lace collar, ruffles, and bows on the sleeves. The person wears a chain of office and a sword. They rest their right arm on a surface, holding feathers with their left hand. The background shows large architectural elements. Below the image is an inscription with heraldic symbols and text detailing titles or identity.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1679
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8726 × 13406 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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