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Portrait of a Man With Cross Around Neck

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man seated, depicted from the waist up. He has defined facial features, including a moustache and neat short hair. He wears a formal attire consisting of a fur-trimmed cloak, a decorated doublet, and a large ruffled collar. He wears a chain with a detailed cross pendant around his neck and appears to be holding or gesturing towards it with his left hand. The background features ornate architectural elements and decorative shields with crests, as well as a larger coat of arms.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9120 × 11914 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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