Henricus Percye (Henry Percy, Ninth Earl of Northumberland)

Henricus Percye (Henry Percy, Ninth Earl of Northumberland)

Francis Delaram

1608

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is an engraving of a man with a long white beard and mustache, wearing a hat and a dark vest over a lighter shirt. He has a ruff around his neck and is holding something in his right hand. The background is a dark oval shape with a lighter border around it, and there are two cherubs at the top. The man is surrounded by text, including his name, "Henricus Percye," and a description of him as the "Ninth Earl of Northumberland." There are also some Latin words and phrases, such as "Honoratiss" and "Percy Con." The engraving is done in a detailed and realistic style, with a lot of texture and shading. It's a good example of Renaissance art, which often featured realistic and detailed portraits like this one. If you're interested in learning more about Renaissance art, you might want to check out the Renaissance movement.

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