c. 1617–1625 Woodcut on laid paper, from a cherrywood block cut in reverse115 × 173 mm (block)Scholars have long debated the subject’s spectacles, which are anachronistic for the period by roughly two centuries. The prevailing theory holds th

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Unknown English Cutter, ’Tis Over (Shakespeare Resigned to His Fortunes) Chud 11/13/26 (Fri) 09:15:25 №18977973 [Quote]

c. 1617–1625

Woodcut on laid paper, from a cherrywood block cut in reverse
115 × 173 mm (block)

Scholars have long debated the subject’s spectacles, which are anachronistic for the period by roughly two centuries. The prevailing theory holds that the sitter simply refused to be drawn without them. A minority view argues that he is a time traveller, which would explain a great deal about his expression.

Chud 11/13/26 (Fri) 09:24:57 №18978017 [Quote]

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Btw if anyone wants to 3d print the woodblock carving so you can make a woodcut illustration of this yourself I may be able to help you