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Sir Thomas Bodley, Founder of the Bodleian Library

Michael Burghers

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing from the waist up. He is facing forward with his left arm resting on his waist. He has strong facial features, a pointed mustache and beard, and short groomed hair. The man is wearing an ornate garment with a high collar and a cloak, with a sword at his side. Surrounding him are smaller portraits of four other men, each depicted head and shoulders. These men also have distinctive facial hair and wear period clothing. The background includes decorative borders and Latin inscriptions.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8006 × 12620 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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