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Franciscus de Mendoza

Karel van Sichem

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraving of a man from the waist up, facing forward. He has a high forehead, a long straight nose, a well-defined jawline with a full beard, and wavy hair flowing around his shoulders. He is dressed in elaborate armor with intricate details and patterns, and wears a sash diagonally across his chest. The background features a textured, circular frame, with text surrounding the engraving at the top and bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1626
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3506 × 4704 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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