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Augustus II, Duke of Brunswick

Lucas Kilian

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an engraved portrait of a man from the waist up. He is shown slightly angled, facing left, with his body turned to the side. The man has a mustache, beard, high hairline, and wavy hair brushed back. He wears a textured garment with an ornate ruff around his neck, typical of 17th-century noble attire. Surrounding him is an oval frame with Latin inscriptions. The background within the frame is dark and patterned, while outside there are decorative elements like foliage and scrolls. Objects such as armor, a globe, and books are depicted at the bottom of the engraving.

Artwork Details

Date
1626
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7836 × 11560 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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