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Jacob Cats

Willem Jacobsz Delff after Michiel van Miereveld

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraved portrait of a man depicted from the chest up, centered within an oval frame. The man is positioned slightly to the side but faces forward, making eye contact with the viewer. He has a full head of wavy hair that curls slightly at the ends and a distinctive mustache. His facial features are detailed, with a prominent nose and focused gaze. He is wearing a high, ruffled collar typical of the period, along with a fur-trimmed garment. Around him is an engraved frame with inscriptions, and the background is filled with fine lines that add texture to the engraving. Below the portrait, there is a block of text written in an ornate script.

Artwork Details

Date
1636
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8384 × 12976 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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