Francis Bacon

published 1640

William Marshall

Associated Names
William Marshall

Artist, English, active 1617/1649

The image depicts a man sitting in a chair with ornate carvings and a high backrest. He is facing forward and slightly to the left, with his right hand holding open a book on a desk in front of him. The man has a pointed beard and mustache, with wavy hair partially covered by a tall, flat-topped hat. His facial expression is neutral, and his eyes are focused on the viewer. He wears an elaborate outfit with a ruffled collar, a decorated coat, and a pendant hanging from his neck. The desk is cluttered with books, an ink pot, and a quill. In the background, there is a shield with a coat of arms and Latin text within a decorative wreath at the top.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 16.7 × 13.1 cm (6 9/16 × 5 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.84


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65087440

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