Dr. Gideon Harvey, Physician of Charles II and James II
1639
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1639
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a man, Dr. Gideon Harvey, in old-fashioned clothes. He looks like a serious person. The artist made this image using a special process, which is interesting because it was done a long time ago. The doctor in the picture was a real person who worked with kings. This makes the painting more interesting because it's connected to history. To learn more about the method used to create this image, look up the technique: engraving.
