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James Cooke

Robert White

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait showing the upper body of a man framed within an ornate oval design. He is positioned facing slightly to his right, with a direct gaze towards the viewer. His face features defined cheekbones and a calm expression, and he has long, wavy hair falling below his shoulders. The man is clothed in an elaborate period garment consisting of a dark robe and a large, softly draped white cravat around his neck. There is no visible jewelry, nor are there objects being held. The background is mostly filled with a detailed pattern of lines within the oval frame, and beneath the portrait, there is a section with inscriptions and text in a decorative font.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1676
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7397 × 11575 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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