Sir Benjamin Rudyerd, Court of Wardes and Liveryes

Sir Benjamin Rudyerd, Court of Wardes and Liveryes

John Payne

1632

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait shows a man with curly hair and a beard, wearing a dark jacket with a white ruffled collar. The image is an oval engraving with text around the edge, including the subject's name and a quote. The engraving is detailed, with intricate patterns on the man's jacket and a subtle background texture. The text around the edge adds context to the image, suggesting that the subject was a prominent figure in his time. To learn more about the artist who created this engraving, look up Payne, John.

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