Abraham Darssie

Francis Delaram

Associated Names
Francis Delaram

Artist, English, 1590 - 1627

The image shows a half-length portrait of a person depicted from just above the waist up. The person is positioned with their body turned slightly to the side, while their head is turned to face forward. They have medium-length, wavy hair and distinct facial features, including pronounced eyes and a long, narrow nose. The individual is wearing elaborate clothing typical of the period, featuring detailed patterns and a high lace ruffled collar. The attire appears to be formal, with decorative elements on the sleeves and chest. They are holding an object in their right hand, and their left hand is resting on their chest. The background of the image is plain with minimal decoration, and the top and bottom margins contain text. At the bottom, there is an intricate design that includes a crest and text in the style of a poetic or philosophical excerpt.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18.4 × 12.6 cm (7 1/4 × 4 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.339


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65072248

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