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Paulus Pontius

Paulus Pontius after Sir Anthony van Dyck

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man from the waist up. He is facing forward with his body slightly turned to the left, looking to the right. The man has prominent facial features including a nose, mustache, and curly hair that falls to his neck. He wears a detailed garment with an ornate collar and buttons. His right hand is resting on his hip. The background includes textured clouds and architectural structures.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1626/1641
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3573 × 4776 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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