Sir Robert Stapylton
1623
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1623
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a mustache and curly hair, dressed in a ruffled collar and layered clothing. He sits holding a small object in his right hand, with a book or papers in his lap. Around him, swirling lines and decorative shapes frame his face like a curtain, and small figures peek from the edges. The text below his name calls him "Sir Robert Stapylton" and mentions he was a translator for English travelers. The artist’s signature reads "W. Marshall fecit," meaning "William Marshall made this." Want to know more about how this image was made? Look up engraving.
