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Algernon Sidney

John Baptist Jackson after Justus van Verus

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man in a head-and-shoulders portrait facing to his right. He has long, curly hair, prominent facial features, and a solemn expression. He wears a dark-colored coat with ornate detailing, a white cravat at his neck. The background is textured, with an oval and rectangle. Below the portrait is an inscription describing a historical event involving Algernon Sidney and a controversial verse.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1717-1780
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut in tan, light brown, light gray, and dark gray
Dimensions
3299 × 4930 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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