The image depicts the upper half of a man's body. He is facing slightly to the right but looking at the viewer. The man has a defined facial structure with a mustache and short, curly hair. He is wearing a garment with a floral pattern, a high-collared shirt, and a lace or ruffle. The man is holding a spherical object showing a map with continents labeled, resembling a globe. Surrounding him is an oval frame with text and decorative elements, including a star and other symbols. The background features intricate engravings typical of historical portraiture.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1598
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 7894 × 10876 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original