Sir Jonas Moore

Sir Jonas Moore

Thomas Cross

1650

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait shows a man with shoulder-length hair and a serious expression. He wears a dark robe over a white collar and is seated in front of a table with two globes, one displaying numbers and the other featuring a triangle. The background is a light-colored wall with faint, illegible text. The man's attire and the globes suggest a scholarly or scientific context. The engraving technique used to create the image adds texture and depth to the portrait. This image is a great example of a Baroque portrait, which often featured detailed and realistic depictions of individuals.

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