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Charles de Bucquoy

Crispijn de Passe I

National Gallery of Art

This image displays an intricate etched portrait of a man from the waist up, who is facing slightly towards the viewer with a confident expression. The man has a beard, mustache, and styled curly hair. He is dressed in an elaborately embroidered garment with a lace collar and a draped sash. The portrait is within an oval frame with Latin inscriptions around the border. The background contains detailed patterns, armorial symbols, and decorative embellishments. The lower part includes inscriptions, scrolls, and geometric designs.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8740 × 12574 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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