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John, Earl of Mar, Lord Erskine

John Smith after Sir Godfrey Kneller

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man with strong facial features and long curly hair, wearing ornate armor and a high-collared shirt fastened with a cravat. The portrait is surrounded by a decorative oval frame with coats of arms and heraldic symbols. The background features engravings, ribbons, and inscriptions.

Artwork Details

Date
1703
Medium
mezzotint with engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3433 × 4938 px
Public Domain
Yes
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