William Ramsay, Physician and Astrologer

1672

William Sherwin

Associated Names
William Sherwin

Artist, English, 1645 - probably 1711

The image shows an upper torso view of a person. The individual is seated and appears to be leaning on a table or similar surface with their right elbow, resting their head on their right hand. They have long, curly hair cascading around their shoulders. The person has a slightly downward gaze, with defined facial features including arched eyebrows and a straight nose. The clothing is ornate, featuring a richly patterned garment with voluminous, ruffled cuffs at the sleeves. Two books are visible to the right of the person; one is open, and the other has a visible spine and title that reads "THE CHARACTER OF TRUE NOBILITY AND GENTILITY". The background consists of intricately patterned textures that complement the intricate details of the person's attire.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 15.4 × 9.5 cm (6 1/16 × 3 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.816


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65369138

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