Sir Francis Bacon

published 1798

Innocenzo Geremia

Associated Names
Innocenzo Geremia

Artist, Italian, 1776 - active 1836

The image depicts an engraving of a man from the chest up. He is facing slightly to his left, with his head turned towards the viewer. The man has a short beard and mustache, with thick wavy hair that reaches just below his ears. He is wearing a garment with a richly designed shoulder, lace-trimmed sleeves, and a large ruff collar around his neck. There are no visible jewelry or objects on him. The background is a plain surface. The central focus is on the man's ornate clothing and facial features within the framing of the engraving.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 19 × 14 cm (7 1/2 × 5 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.120


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65073753

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