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Johannes Meursius, Historian

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a man showing his head and upper torso. He is positioned facing slightly to the side, looking directly at the viewer. The man has a full beard and mustache, with his hair appearing short and slightly wavy. His facial features include a high forehead and an expression that conveys a sense of dignity. He is wearing a dark-colored coat with a high, elaborate white ruff collar that frames his face distinctly. Around his neck, he wears a chain with a circular medallion. The portrait is set in an ornate oval frame that includes inscriptions around it. The background of the portrait appears to be a plain textured paper.

Artwork Details

Date
1631
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8600 × 13162 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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