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Erasmus of Rotterdam

Hans Holbein the Younger

Cleveland Museum of Art

An older man wearing a hat, robe, and cloak stands in an ornate archway. The man holds a cloak in one hand and touches a bust on a pedestal with the other. The pedestal bears the inscription "TERMINVS". The archway features columns on either side with carved figures. A carved figure sits on top of each column. The arch has decorative elements, including leaves and a ribbon. The background of the image is off-white and textured like paper. Latin text is written at the bottom. The overall composition is detailed and ornate.

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507 × 893 px
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