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Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma

Crispijn de Passe I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man within an ornate oval frame. The man faces slightly right, holding a lightning bolt in his right hand and his left hand on a shield with an illustration. He has a beard, mustache, and styled hair. His attire includes a ruffled collar and detailed garment with patterns. Around the frame are mythological figures and motifs like a laurel wreath. The background inside the frame is starry. The lower part of the image includes an inscribed pedestal.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9910 × 12624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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