Sir Francis Moore

Engraver William Faithorne the Elder British

1663

Not on view

The famous Jacobean period barrister and member of Parliament is here portrayed half-length within an oval frame, wearing a cap, ruff and cloak, and holding a scroll.

Artwork Details

Title: Sir Francis Moore
Engraver: William Faithorne the Elder (British, London ca. 1620–1691 London)
Sitter: Sir Francis Moore (British, 1558–1621)
Date: 1663
Medium: Engraving; first state of two
Dimensions: Sheet: 7 5/8 × 5 1/16 in. (19.3 × 12.9 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1917
Object Number: 17.3.756-2230
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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