Guliemus Segar (Sir William Segar)

Francis Delaram

Associated Names
Francis Delaram

Artist, English, 1590 - 1627

This is an engraving of a man from the waist up, facing slightly to the right but gazing directly at the viewer. The man has sharp eyes, a prominent nose, and a well-groomed mustache and goatee. His hair is short and curly or wavy. He wears elaborate clothing with a ruffled collar, ornate embroidery, a decorative sash, and regal accessories such as a staff, chain, and medallion. The background is adorned with ribbons and scrolling designs, with an inscription identifying the man as Sir William Segar. Above his head is a crest with two ravens and a shield. The image is set within an oval frame with intricate design work surrounding it.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18.3 × 11.3 cm (7 3/16 × 4 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.135


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, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65223695

You may be interested in

Loading Results