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Balthasarus ab Herden Med. Doctor

Johann Friedrich Fleischberger

National Gallery of Art

The image displays half of a person's body, focusing on the upper torso and head. The person is seated or slightly turned forward, facing the viewer. The individual has a prominent nose, thin lips, a thin beard with a mustache, and short, modestly styled hair covered by a hat. The person wears traditional 17th-century clothing, including a large pleated ruff collar and a fur-trimmed coat. There are no visible jewelry items or objects. The background features an oval frame with decorative scrollwork and text.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1650-1665
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
8263 × 11506 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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