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Christian IV, King of Denmark

Crispijn de Passe I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a profile portrait of a man wearing a highly ornate historical garment. The man has prominent eyes, a straight nose, and short, curly hair styled away from his face. The portrait is surrounded by an intricately decorated oval frame with text. In the lower corners of the frame, there are decorative embellishments. The background features a finely hatched pattern, and there is an open book visible at the bottom right outside of the oval.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1598
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7894 × 10950 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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