John Milton

Engraver William Faithorne the Elder British
 Sitter John Milton British

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In this half-length portrait within an oval frame, the poet is shown at the age of sixty-two, wearing a white collar and dark cloak.

John Milton, William Faithorne the Elder (British, London ca. 1620–1691 London), Engraving; second state of three

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John Milton, William Faithorne the Elder (British, London ca. 1620–1691 London), Engraving; second state of three
John Milton, William Faithorne the Elder (British, London ca. 1620–1691 London), Engraving; second state of three

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