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Abraham Darssie, by Francis Delaram, ink, 1608

Abraham Darssie

Francis Delaram

1608

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Abraham Darssie is a 1608 ink by Francis Delaram, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Francis Delaram
When & what style?
1608 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is an engraving of a man with curly hair, wearing a ruffled collar and a dark jacket. He is holding a sword in his right hand and a hat in his left. The background is a light color, and there is text at the top and bottom of the image. The text at the bottom of the image appears to be a poem or quote, but it is not clear what it says. The overall style of the image suggests that it is a portrait from the Renaissance period. The engraving technique used in this image is reminiscent of the work of artists who were active during the Renaissance. For more information on this style, look up the Renaissance movement.

About the artist

Artist

Francis Delaram

Francis Delaram (born around 1590, fl. 1615–1624 or 1627), was an English engraver. Delaram left a substantial collection of engraved portraits, landscapes and book illustrations (specifically, William Camden's…

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