The image is an engraving of a man from the chest up. He is facing the viewer with medium-length, wavy hair that falls to his shoulders, a mustache with a small goatee, deep-set eyes, prominent cheekbones, and a serious or contemplative expression. He is wearing a dark, formal garment and a broad, white collar typical of an earlier period. The portrait is surrounded by an oval frame with lined patterns and Latin script, reading "PHILOSOPHIA EN QVAM." Below the oval, the engraving identifies the man as "THOMAS HOBBS Malmesburiensis," aged 76. The background has fine lines creating texture in the engraving.
Artwork Details
- Date
- after 1664
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3367 × 4661 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original