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Sir Aston Cokayne

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a bust portrait of a man with long, wavy hair, wearing a laurel wreath on his head. He is facing slightly to his right with a neutral expression. The man has prominent cheekbones, a straight nose, and notable lips. He is dressed in a draped garment resembling a toga with a bow on the left shoulder. The background features fine lines typical of an engraved illustration. Below the bust is an inscription framed by a decorative scroll, inviting readers to a divine feast.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1669
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7253 × 12176 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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