Thomas Percy

1605

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image is a historic portrait engraving showing only the upper body of a man in profile. The man is wearing a large, wide-brimmed hat with a decorative embellishment. His facial features include a prominent mustache and a small goatee. He has long, wavy hair that falls below his hat, and his expression is neutral. His clothing includes a detailed doublet with a high collar and intricate lace trim. Encircling the portrait is an ornamental oval frame with various decorations. The background within the oval and the surrounding illustrations is a richly detailed, engraved artwork. Below the main oval are lines of text in Latin. The entire piece is positioned on a lightly aged paper background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    facsimile

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 19.1 × 13.8 cm (7 1/2 × 5 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.981


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65215360

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