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Pieter Bruegel the Younger

Sir Anthony van Dyck

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait showing a man seated in a relaxed position. He has a broad forehead, pronounced brows, deep-set eyes, and a full beard and mustache. His hair is short and wavy. He is wearing an elaborate ruffled collar and a garment with round buttons. There are no visible accessories or objects in his hands. The background is plain, with some lines suggesting a chair or furnishing behind him.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1626/1641
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3266 × 4799 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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