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John Quarles, Poet, by William Marshall, ink, 1649

John Quarles, Poet

William Marshall

1649

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

John Quarles, Poet is a 1649 ink by William Marshall, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
William Marshall
When & what style?
1649 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving features a portrait of a man with long, curly hair, wearing a dark jacket with buttons down the front and a white collar. He is holding a book in his left hand, with his right hand resting on top of it. The background is dark, with a decorative border around the portrait. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a sense of elegance and refinement. The book he is holding may indicate his profession or interests. For more information on the artist behind this engraving, explore the works of Marshall, William.

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