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John Selden, Jurist and Antiquary

Robert White

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an engraved portrait of a man from the chest up. He is facing slightly to the right while looking at the viewer. The man has long, wavy hair covering his ears and extending past his collar, along with a straight fringe above his eyes. His facial features include a prominent nose, a subtle smile, and elongated eyes. He wears a high-collared shirt and a dark cloak with buttons or embellishments along the edge. There are no visible objects or jewelry on him. The portrait is framed in an oval with floral motifs at the top and draped curtains on the sides, suggesting a classical or formal style. Below the oval is the inscription "JOHANNES SELDENUS Armig." The background features intricate line patterns for texture.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1683
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8989 × 13133 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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