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Sheet of Seven Roundels with Portraits

Style of Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts seven circular portraits of individuals. These portraits focus on the facial features, attire, and hair of the individuals. The portraits show a variety of historical headwear and collars, suggesting a European historical theme. The individuals are shown from the chest up, facing either to the side or directly forward. They have different facial hair arrangements, with some having beards and mustaches, while others are clean-shaven. The hair styles range from neatly fashioned to more natural and flowing. The clothing includes ornate garments with elaborate collars and decorative patterns. The background is a plain, textured paper. The portraits are evenly spaced across the paper. Each portrait is surrounded by inscriptions or names in an old-style font.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving pulled from silver medal
Dimensions
10070 × 10426 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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