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Jacob Bornonius

Attributed to Pieter van den Berge

National Gallery of Art

The image is a detailed engraving featuring the head and shoulders of a bearded man in an ornate oval frame. The man is positioned centrally, facing slightly to his right with a focused expression. His features include a prominent forehead, expressive eyes, and a full beard. He has closely cropped hair and wears historical clothing with a fur-lined collar. The frame around the portrait is adorned with intricate designs, including scrollwork, emblems, and cherubic figures. Two statuesque figures in classical attire flank the oval, each wielding weapons and wearing ornate armor. The background outside the frame contains additional ornaments and inscriptions in different languages.

Artwork Details

Date
1573
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7507 × 10682 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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