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Ferdinand II, Roman Emperor

Wolfgang Philipp Kilian

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an ornate portrait engraving of a man in an oval frame. The man has a serious expression, a beard, and wavy, shoulder-length hair. He is wearing a formal garment with a high collar. Surrounding the portrait are various allegorical figures, cherubs, classical figures of women, and ornate architectural elements with Latin inscriptions. At the top is a coat of arms with wings, a sword, and text banners. Plaques with inscriptions are at the bottom, surrounded by scrollwork. The background is decorated with clouds, architecture, and symbolic elements.

Artwork Details

Date
1628
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8617 × 11208 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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