Franciscus Bacon

Hubert François Gravelot

Associated Names
Hubert François Gravelot

Artist, French, 1699 - 1773

The image shows an engraving featuring two circular motifs. On the left is a portrait of Francis Bacon, wearing a hat and elaborate clothing from his time. His facial features include a mustache and beard, with wavy hair showing from under his hat. Above the portrait is the name "Franciscus Bacon." The right circle shows the sun emitting rays over a landscape, with the inscription "Exortus vi aetherus sol" around it. Above the circles is a female bust draped with fabric. Below the circles are two books, an armillary sphere, and botanical elements. The background is plain, set on a beige textured surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7.7 × 12.5 cm (3 1/16 × 4 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.121


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65073727

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