Peter Brueghel

Aegidius Sadeler II after Bartholomaeus Spranger

National Gallery of Art

This engraving features a waist-up portrait of a man with short dark hair and a long beard, set within an ornate oval frame. The man has a solemn expression, high cheekbones, and a focused gaze. He wears a dark garment with a white ruffled collar. Surrounding the portrait are classical figures and symbolic elements. To the left, a female figure holds a staff and looks at a luminous object, while to the right, another female figure sits holding a trumpet. Above the portrait, a cherubic figure in a helmet leans over the frame. Below the frame, a seated human-like figure holds a skull and a trumpet against a decorative backdrop. The composition includes flowing drapery, fruit garlands, and architectural elements.