This is a detailed engraved portrait of a historical figure, identified as King Edward III of England. He is depicted facing forward, holding a scepter in his right hand and an orb in his left. The man's facial features are finely etched, with a straight nose, slightly parted lips, and long, wavy hair that falls to his shoulders. He wears a crown with intricate patterns and fleur-de-lis symbols. His robe is textured and lined with what appears to be fur. An ornate frame surrounds the figure, with scrollwork and Latin text naming him as Edward III. In the background are heraldic motifs such…
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King Edward IV

Renold Elstrack (English, 1571 - 1625)

Medium
engraving
Classification
Print
Dimensions
sheet: 18.7 × 11.8 cm (7 3/8 × 4 5/8 in.)
Culture
British
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Teens profiles and older: its subject is for older viewers (war, death, the Passion, drink or the like). How works are placed

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