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John Ernest, Jr., Duke of Saxony

Willem Hondius after Michiel van Miereveld

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man with prominent facial features, including a mustache and a pointed beard. He has voluminous curly hair, styled around his face and down to his neck. He is dressed in an embroidered garment and a lace collar that extends over his shoulders. He appears to be holding a decorative object near his chest. The background features a patterned, oval-shaped frame with Latin text.

Artwork Details

Date
1630
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9117 × 13069 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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