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Albert van der Helle

Heinrich Aldegrever

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait showing the upper half of a man's body. He is positioned in a seated or standing pose with his hands folded at the bottom of the image. The man's facial features include a prominent nose, a short and full curly beard, and a mustache. His eyes are gazing slightly to the side. He has a textured fabric cap on his head, beneath which his curly hair is visible. He wears a richly detailed garment that features a fur or similarly textured collar, with intricate decorations running down its front. The garment has a patterned texture, suggesting it is made from a luxurious fabric. Surrounding him is a textured background that seems to represent a stylized environment. The engraving includes text at the bottom, identifying him as "IMAGO ALBERTI VON DLR HELLENO" and markings of the year "1538."

Artwork Details

Date
1538
Medium
Print
Dimensions
3029 × 4714 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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