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Self-Portrait

Wenceslaus Hollar

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man from the shoulders up. He is facing slightly to the right with his head turned towards the viewer. He has curly shoulder-length hair, a mustache, and a contemplative expression. He wears 17th-century clothing with a dark-colored garment and a flat white collar. The portrait is framed with ornate scrollwork and a heraldic shield at the bottom featuring two lions and a fleur-de-lis design. The background is plain. The drawing includes the inscription "Etatis 40. 1647."

Artwork Details

Date
1647
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3019 × 4108 px
Public Domain
Yes
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