William Cecil, First Baron Burghley
1620
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This portrait shows a man with a long white beard, wearing a dark robe and a hat. He is framed by an oval border with text around it. The man's face is detailed, with wrinkles and a serious expression. The background is not visible, but the border has a textured pattern. The text around the border includes the man's name and title, "William Cecil, First Baron Burghley." The engraving technique used to create this portrait is notable for its level of detail and texture. For more information on this technique, look up "engraving".
