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Godfrey Kneller

John Smith after Sir Godfrey Kneller

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a portrait showing the upper half of a man's body. He is positioned facing forward with his body slightly turned to the left while looking directly at the viewer. The man has full facial features, with a slightly rounded face adorned with long, curly hair that flows down past his shoulders. He is dressed in an elegant, high-collared shirt beneath a flowing, draped garment. His right hand is visible, gesturing towards the center of his chest. The background is a simple, darkened oval that frames the portrait. Text is displayed beneath the portrait, providing identification and attribution details.

Artwork Details

Date
1694
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
3488 × 4649 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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