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Johannes Meursius, Historian

Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man with a beard and mustache, shown from the chest up. He is facing forward but slightly turned to his left. He is dressed in a dark garment with a large lace ruff around his neck. He wears a chain with a medallion. The background features an elaborate frame with swirling designs and text.

Artwork Details

Date
1631
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7820 × 11449 px
Public Domain
Yes
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