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Guliemus Segar (Sir William Segar)

Francis Delaram

1608

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Guliemus Segar (Sir William Segar) 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 portrait shows a man in a formal, Renaissance-style outfit. He wears a dark doublet with a high lace collar and a cloak draped over his left shoulder. The man holds a staff in his right hand and wears a pair of gloves. The engraving is detailed, with intricate cross-hatching that adds texture and depth to the image. The man's face is serious, with a prominent mustache and a hint of a smile. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, check out 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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