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Bust of a Peasant in a Pointed Fur Cap

Adriaen van Ostade

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man with deep-set eyes, a prominent nose, and a full beard and mustache. He wears a hat and a thick coat with a large collar. The background is plain. There is a faint signature or inscription on the left side of the image, but no additional objects or jewelry are visible.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1647
Medium
etching, with touches of drypoint, on laid paper
Dimensions
3374 × 3952 px
Public Domain
Yes
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