The image displays the upper body of a man in a formal pose facing the viewer with his head turned slightly to the side. He has a strong, chiseled facial structure with a prominent mustache and short, curly hair. The man is wearing elaborate armor with intricate designs and emblems, including a high, rounded collar. He wears a decorative chain or collar piece around his neck. The background has a finely patterned design within an oval frame, accompanied by decorative elements such as a crown and other heraldic motifs. Latin inscriptions and banners ornament the sections around the man's portrait.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1598
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 8514 × 11800 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original