Sir Horace Vere

Sir Horace Vere

William Faithorne

1657

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a portrait of a man with short dark hair, dressed in 17th-century attire. He wears a ruffled collar and a dark jacket adorned with decorative metal pieces. The man's gaze is directed to the right, and his facial expression appears serious. The background of the image is a plain dark color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The engraving style used in this portrait is characteristic of the Baroque period. To learn more about the artistic techniques of this era, explore the world of engraving.

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