Monument of Bacon in Saint Michael's Church, Saint Albans

1626

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
Unknown 19th Century

Artist

The sculpture depicts a figure seated with intricate details on the clothing, including ornamental patterns and a broad, ruffled collar. The figure wears a hat and has a beard. The sculpture is monochrome, displayed in shades of gray. It is placed within an arched niche and the figure is seated on an ornate chair. Below the sculpture, there is a large plinth or pedestal with inscriptions in Latin.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25.7 × 15.9 cm (10 1/8 × 6 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.80

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65070412

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