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Image: Cecil Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore, by Gerard Soest (1670)

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Description: Portrait of Cecil Calvert, 2nd Lord Baltimore, with his grandson, Cecil (1667–1680), son of Charles Calvert. Calvert's right hand is holding a map of Maryland that he first published in 1635 to promote his colonization plan. A slave of unknown identity appears in the background of the painting to highlight Calvert's wealth.
Title: 2nd Lord Baltimore, Cecil Calvert (1606–1675)label QS:Len,"2nd Lord Baltimore, Cecil Calvert (1606–1675)"
Credit: Digital Maryland
Author: Gerard Soest
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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