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Pieter Brueghel, the Younger

Aegidius Sadeler II after Bartholomaeus Spranger

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving of a man's partial portrait within an oval border. He has a stern expression, a long beard, and a receding hairline with short hair on top. His attire appears traditional or historical with a ruffled collar. Surrounding the oval frame are other figures, including one on the left holding a staff and one on the right blowing a trumpet. Above the portrait, a cherubic figure holds a compass, while below, a putto leans over a skull. The scene is set on an ornate base with intricate designs and a text inscription at the bottom, against a dark backdrop.

Artwork Details

Date
1606
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3442 × 4949 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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