Paulus van Somer I

Flemish, c. 1576 - 1621

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The image shows a man standing in an outdoor setting. He is posed with one hand on his hip and the other hand on the handle of a sword at his side. The man has a neatly trimmed beard and mustache, curly styled hair, and wears a large, feathered hat. He is dressed in elaborate historical clothing, including a detailed tunic with patterns, puffed shorts, high boots, and a sash draped across his chest. The background features a pastoral landscape with trees and clouds in the sky.
William Greatbach, Sir Thomas Meautys, Secretary to Sir Francis Bacon, published 1841, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.884

Sir Thomas Meautys, Secretary to Sir Francis Bacon

William Greatbach · published 1841 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.884

The image depicts a man standing in a confident pose. He has a neatly trimmed mustache and beard, and his hair is styled in curls. The man is wearing a wide-brimmed hat with a plume, a doublet with puffed sleeves, knee-length breeches, high boots, and a sash draped over one shoulder. He is holding a sword by his side, with one hand resting on his hip. The background shows a pastoral landscape with trees and open skies.
William Greatbach, Sir Thomas Meautys, Secretary to Sir Francis Bacon, published 1841, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.885

Sir Thomas Meautys, Secretary to Sir Francis Bacon

William Greatbach · published 1841 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.885

The portrait depicts a man in a historical formal outfit, featuring a mustache and a neatly trimmed beard. He is standing with one hand resting on a decorative surface. The man is positioned slightly turned to his right, facing towards the viewer. He wears a dark, broad-brimmed hat and a garment with elaborate patterns, along with a large, ruffled collar. The background is plain with draped fabric.
J. Cochran, Harding & Lepard, Francis Bacon, published 1832, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.103

Francis Bacon

J. Cochran, Harding & Lepard · published 1832 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.103

The image shows a man in formal attire, standing with one hand on a table holding a piece of paper. He has a beard, mustache, and styled hair. He wears an elaborate coat with embellishments, a ruffled collar, and a sash. He wears a ring on his hand. Behind him is a curtain, and next to him is a table with a tasseled cloth. The background suggests an interior setting with a column on the left side.
William Henry Worthington, Bacon, probably 1825, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.157

Bacon

William Henry Worthington · probably 1825 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.157

The image shows a man in a three-quarter view, displaying most of his upper body. He stands at a slight tilt, with his left hand touching a table-like structure. His right arm rests by his side. The man has defining facial features, a short beard, and mustache, with a neutral expression. His medium-length hair curls slightly, and he wears a wide-brimmed, dark hat tilted forward on his head. The man is dressed in an elaborate outfit with a dark, richly embroidered coat, adorned with intricate patterns and large cuffs. He also wears a large ruff around his neck. The portrait is surrounded by an intricate decorative border, and the backdrop appears to be a draped curtain.
J. Cochran, Francis Bacon, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.104

Francis Bacon

J. Cochran · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.104

This image is a portrait of Francis Bacon, Viscount St. Alban. He appears in the upper half of the portrait, standing with his body slightly turned to the right. One of his hands is resting on an object covered with a decorative tassel. Bacon's face is turned towards the viewer, showing a calm expression with a neat mustache and beard. He has fair skin and shoulder-length hair under a large, wide-brimmed black hat. He is dressed in an elaborate outfit, including a dark robe or coat with intricate embroidery on the sleeves, edged with light-colored lace. Bacon also wears a dark garment and a ruffled collar around his neck, typical of 17th-century fashion. There are no visible jewels on him. The background features textured fabric, likely drapery, adding to the formal and opulent setting of the portrait.
William Thomas Fry, Francis Bacon, Viscount Saint Albans, stipple, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.117

Francis Bacon, Viscount Saint Albans

William Thomas Fry · · stipple ·  Accession ID  1950.14.117

Anonymous Artist, Sir Francis Bacon, Lord Verulam, 1788-1793, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.91

Sir Francis Bacon, Lord Verulam

Anonymous Artist · 1788-1793 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.91

Anonymous Artist, Sir Francis Bacon, Lord Verulam, 1788-1793, facsimile, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.86

Sir Francis Bacon, Lord Verulam

Anonymous Artist · 1788-1793 · facsimile ·  Accession ID  1950.14.86

The image shows a portrait of Francis Lord Bacon. He is standing with his body turned slightly to the side and his head facing the viewer. He has a calm expression, a lightly bearded chin, and shoulder-length curly hair. He is wearing ornate clothing typical of the early 17th century, including a large ruff around his neck. He is holding a rolled object, and his left hand is resting on a document on a table with a hat beside it. The background features a curtain, an archway, and trees in the distance. The portrait is labeled "FRANCIS LORD BACON" below the image.
Edward Scriven, Francis, Lord Bacon, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.143

Francis, Lord Bacon

Edward Scriven · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.143

The image is an engraved portrait showing the upper half of a man identified as Francis Bacon, Viscount St Alban. He is standing with his body turned slightly, looking towards the viewer. He has a well-groomed face with a short beard and mustache, wearing a dark, wide-brimmed hat above his wavy hair. He is dressed in an intricately decorated overcoat with embroidered patterns, a lace ruff collar, and is holding a letter in his left hand. The background features draped curtains, and the paper shows signs of aging and discoloration.
Robert Cooper, Francis Bacon, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.110

Francis Bacon

Robert Cooper · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.110