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William Sancroft, Archbishop of Canterbury

Robert White

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man within an oval decorative border. The man is seated, facing forward with his head slightly turned to his left. He has defined facial features, a cap covering his head, and is wearing traditional clerical attire. Surrounding him is an ornate oval frame with decorative elements, including a coat of arms. Vertical lines in the background create a textured effect.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8282 × 12373 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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