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Vincentius Carafa, Jesuit

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man's upper body. His head and shoulders are turned slightly to the right. He has a neutral expression, with a high forehead, defined cheekbones, and a thin mustache. His hair is sparse and closely cropped. The man is wearing a dark robe or cloak with a high collar and a white collar underneath. The background is plain and dark, with an oval frame around the subject. There is an inscription in Latin below the portrait.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8060 × 11267 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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