Thomas Scott, Geographer and Theologian

published 1650

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image shows an engraving of a man identified as Thomas Scotus. He is depicted looking slightly to the left with a contemplative expression. He has a furrowed forehead, defined cheekbones, a straight nose, a short beard, and a moustache. His hair is cropped on the sides and slightly receding on top. He wears a pleated ruff around his neck and intricately fastened clothing typical of the time period. The border of the engraving is ornate with floral elements and Latin script indicating his identity. The background has a textured, hatched surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 13.8 × 10.5 cm (5 7/16 × 4 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1075


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); 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, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65215575

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