Augustus, Duke of Brunswick

Conrad Waumans after Anselmus von Hulle

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an engraved portrait of a man from the waist up. He faces slightly left with a direct gaze. The man has a long, curled mustache, a full beard, and medium-length hair covered by a cap. He wears richly designed clothing with ornate patterns and a fur-lined collar. The oval frame around him is decorated with intricate designs, including a crest at the top with a crown and various decorative elements like leaves, spirals, and a lion's face. On either side of the frame are allegorical figures, a woman with wings on the left, and a similar figure on the right. Below the oval are depictions of a unicorn and a deer. Under the portrait is a cartouche with Latin text, accompanied by more heraldic imagery and embellishments. The background features detailed engravings consistent with the grandeur of the portrait.