Sir Francis Drake
1550
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1550
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a beard and a ruff collar. Behind him, two round maps show parts of Africa, Asia, and America. The words around him say things like "Drake" and "Nobilis" in fancy lettering. The maps suggest he was linked to exploration or travel. The text at the bottom is in Latin, hinting at a historical figure. Look up engraving to see how this image was made.
