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Simon de Vos

Paulus Pontius after Sir Anthony van Dyck

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a person standing from the waist up. The individual has one hand on the waist, with their head turned slightly to the right, looking into the distance. They have curly hair, a prominent mustache, and soft facial expressions. The person is dressed in a garment with flowing fabric, possibly a cloak or robe, along with a ruffled collar around the neck. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is a dark textured backdrop, and there is text at the bottom identifying the subject and providing context.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1626/1641
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3229 × 4871 px
Public Domain
Yes
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