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William Somner, Anglo-Saxon Scholar and Antiquary, by Michael Burghers, ink, 1693

William Somner, Anglo-Saxon Scholar and Antiquary

Michael Burghers

1693

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

William Somner, Anglo-Saxon Scholar and Antiquary is a 1693 ink by Michael Burghers, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Michael Burghers
When & what style?
1693 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is an engraving of a man with long hair and a mustache, wearing a dark robe over a lighter-colored shirt. He is holding a book or paper in his right hand. The man is shown in a formal pose, with a serious expression on his face. The background of the engraving is a solid color, with no other details or objects visible. The artist who created this engraving was Burghers, Michael.

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