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Cardinal Antonio Barberini

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man from the chest up, facing slightly to the viewer's left. His body is in a three-quarter view, with his head turned towards the viewer. The man has curly hair, a mustache, and wears a dark, formal robe with a wide collar and a tassel. He wears a chain with a star-shaped medal around his neck. The background features an oval frame with intricate patterns against a vertically lined texture.

Artwork Details

Date
1657
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3309 × 4272 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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