Roger Bacon, Friar and Philosopher

Unknown Artist

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The image shows a man from the waist up, positioned facing forward with his head turned slightly downwards. He has a serious expression, with detailed facial features including a long beard and a high forehead. His hair is covered by a hood that is part of his robe, which drapes over his shoulders and chest. He is clothed in a textured robe and holds an open book in his hands, which is illustrated with celestial symbols and text. The background consists of a patterned frame around the central image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 10.2 × 9.7 cm (4 × 3 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.412


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.

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Wikidata ID

Q65217262

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