William Somner, Anglo-Saxon Scholar and Antiquary

published 1693

Michael Burghers

Associated Names
Michael Burghers

Artist, Dutch, c. 1640 - c. 1723

This is a portrait engraving of a man within an oval frame. The man has long, dark hair, a mustache, and a neutral expression. He wears a dark garment with a wide collar and a cravat or necktie. His right hand is visible on the edge of the frame. The frame is decorated with the name "SOMNERUS GULIELMUS," a face motif, and a dark, textured background. Below the frame is a plaque with the inscription "MORIBUS ANTIQUIS," a heraldic crest, and the artist's signature, M. Burghers.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 15 × 8.2 cm (5 7/8 × 3 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.871

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65362774

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