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Christian II of Denmark

Augustin Hirschvogel

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person in medieval armor, standing upright with one hand on the sword hilt and the other holding a pole with a flag attached. The person's face is partly covered by the helmet's visor, which has detailed designs. The individual wears a full suit of plate armor with engravings and textures, including gauntlets and greaves. The helmet has a plumed crest that arches backward. The background is plain, emphasizing the armored figure. No jewelry is visible, and the person is not holding any other objects besides the flagpole.

Artwork Details

Date
1546
Medium
etching
Dimensions
2641 × 5170 px
Public Domain
Yes
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