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Emperor Charles V

Barthel Beham

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man in a profile view, facing to the right. He has a moustache and beard and short, curly hair partly covered by a flat cap. The man wears regal attire with ornate embroidery and a necklace with a medallion. The background has textured etched lines. Below the image, there is engraved text within a decorative border.

Artwork Details

Date
1531
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3198 × 4858 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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