Francis Bacon
1663
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1663
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is an engraving of a man in a large ruff and hat. He's wearing a fancy jacket with big buttons and a cloak over his shoulder. The background is dark, and there are some words and symbols around the edge of the picture. The man is looking straight at us, and his face is serious. He's holding a rope or a cord in his hand. There's a big oval frame around him, and above that, there's a banner with some words on it. The whole thing looks very detailed and intricate. If you like this kind of art, you might want to check out the Baroque movement.
