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Ferdinand II

Pieter van Sompel after Pieter Claesz Soutman

National Gallery of Art

The artwork depicts a bust-length portrait of a man with detailed facial features, including a high forehead, arched eyebrows, large round eyes, a pointed nose, a mustache, and a small beard. His hair is short and dark, combed back. He wears ornate attire with a ruffled collar, intricate patterns, a chain across his chest, and formal decorations. The background features an elaborate frame with carvings of floral motifs, an eagle holding a shield, and fruit and foliage. A scroll with decorative script is at the bottom of the frame.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
3479 × 5041 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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