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Frans Francken II

Willem Hondius after Sir Anthony van Dyck

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man from the waist up. He is positioned slightly turned to his right, with his left hand resting on a ledge or table in front of him. The man has a contemplative expression, with his gaze directed off into the distance. His facial features include a pronounced brow, deep set eyes, a full beard, and a mustache. He has a furrowed forehead and slightly wavy hair that is combed back. He is dressed in period attire, featuring a dark robe with a white ruffled collar. The background is a dark, cross-hatched area. The bottom of the image includes text, identifying the figure as "FRANCISCVS FRANCK IVNIOR" and providing credits to the artist.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1626/1641
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3197 × 4823 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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