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Tycho de Brahe

Jacob van Meurs after Jacques de Gheyn II

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a historical illustration of a man with a stern expression, detailed facial features, a full beard, and a mustache. He is depicted behind a ledge or desk, wearing a cap with a feather, a fur-collared coat, and a chain across his chest. His right hand holds a cloth or handkerchief, and behind him are symmetrical coats of arms or family crests. An inscription or plaque with text below the portrait indicates the date of 1586.

Artwork Details

Date
1630-1680
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8256 × 11615 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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