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Jan Nicquet

Hendrik Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

This image shows an upper-body portrait of a man looking directly at the viewer. His head is turned slightly to his left with a serious expression. He has a full mustache and goatee, short, neatly combed back hair, and wears elaborate clothing typical of the late 16th century, including a large ruff collar, detailed doublet, and flowing cape. His right hand holds a small object. To the right is an ornate coat of arms with scrollwork and an animal motif, possibly an eagle. The background has a lined pattern, and below the portrait is an inscription in calligraphic script.

Artwork Details

Date
1595
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3162 × 4422 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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