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Giovanni de' Medici

Dominicus Custos

National Gallery of Art

The image portrays the upper half of a man's body in a portrait. The man is turned slightly to the side, looking directly at the viewer. His facial features include rounded cheeks, a mustache, and curly hair styled close to his head. He is dressed in elaborate attire typical of a high-status individual from the Renaissance period, with a textured garment, intricate patterns, and a large ruff collar. He holds an object in his right hand and the background is plain within an oval frame with decorative text surrounding it.

Artwork Details

Date
1600
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
9286 × 12320 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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