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John Barclay

after Daniel Dumonstier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bust portrait of a man, captured from the chest upward. The man is positioned slightly turned to his right, with his head slightly tilted back and eyes looking forward. He has a short, pointed beard and a mustache, with neatly styled back and slightly wavy hair. He wears an ornate garment with a high, wide collar and intricate patterns or embroidery. The portrait is in an oval frame with a detailed, lined background, and the name "IOANNES BARCLAIVS" is inscribed below. The surrounding area includes a decorative border, and the portrait is placed on a textured, aged-looking page with visible edge wear and faint text.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1630
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9229 × 13384 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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