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John Barclay

Claude Mellan after Daniel Dumonstier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an upper body portrait of a man facing the viewer. He has distinct features including defined eyebrows, prominent cheekbones, deep-set eyes, a pointed nose, and a mustache with a short-pointed beard. His hair is styled in curls framing his face. He is wearing a detailed garment with an elaborate ruffled collar. The background consists of horizontal lines, with accompanying text above and below the image.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1623
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7952 × 11493 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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