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Philip II, King of Spain

Hieronymus Wierix

National Gallery of Art

The engraving depicts a bust portrait of a man visible from the chest up, facing slightly to the right. He has a long mustache and a hat covering most of his short hair. He wears a high-collared garment with a ruffled lace collar, a coat with fur-trimmed shoulders, and a chain with a cross pendant. The oval portrait is surrounded by an engraved border with text identifying him as Philippus II. The background features a hatching technique typical of engravings.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7798 × 9961 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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