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King Ferdinand I

Barthel Beham

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts the upper half of a man in profile, facing left. He has a prominent nose, light wavy hair styled in a bob, and wears a detailed garment with a high collar and voluminous sleeves. He wears a medallion on a chain around his neck and a wide-brimmed hat with decorative elements. The background has a textured pattern, and there is Latin text at the bottom identifying the person.

Artwork Details

Date
1531
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3142 × 4824 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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