Mary Beale

English, 1632 - 1697

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The image shows an upper-body portrait of a mature man from the waist up. He is seated, facing forward with a direct gaze. He has wavy, shoulder-length hair and a serious expression. The man is dressed in clerical attire, including a white collared shirt, a solid-colored cassock, and a dark robe over his shoulders. The portrait is surrounded by an intricately designed oval frame with engravings and decorative elements, including what appears to be a heraldic shield at the bottom. The background features ornate framing with elaborate details.
W. B. Dukes, Hermann Marx, Pieter van der Banck, Thomas Tenison, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1695, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.1164

Thomas Tenison, Archbishop of Canterbury

W. B. Dukes, Hermann Marx, Pieter van der Banck · 1695 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.1164

This image shows a portrait engraving of a man from the chest up. He is positioned slightly turned to his left but gazes directly at the viewer. His facial features are prominent with a straight nose and full lips. His hair is long, reaching past his shoulders, curly, and parted in the middle. He is wearing a dark cloak or robe with a large, white collar visible at the neckline. There are no visible jewelry or objects held by the individual. The background consists of a textured pattern within an octagonal frame, and there is an engraved signature at the bottom reading "Ms. Abraham Cowley" along with "W. Faithorne Sculp."
William Faithorne, Abraham Cowley, probably 1668/1673, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.675

Abraham Cowley

William Faithorne · probably 1668/1673 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.675