The image shows a portrait of a man depicted from the waist up, positioned directly facing the viewer in the center of an ornate frame. The man has a solemn expression with distinct facial features, including high cheekbones and a neatly trimmed goatee. His hair is short and closely cropped. He is wearing a clerical garment, consisting of a dark cape over a lighter robe. Around his neck hangs a rosary that features a crucifix as a central piece of jewelry. The surrounding frame is richly decorated with intricate engravings, including allegorical figures on either side and cherubs. The top of the frame features two figures with native adornments, sitting among an abundance of foliage, and a coat of arms or symbolic device is displayed between them. The background behind the portrait includes a cloudy sky. The image carries text in Latin at the top, and below the portrait, identifying it as that of "F. Martinus de Porras Ord. Prad. Tertiarus. ob. Limæ 1639."
Artwork Details
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 8680 × 11719 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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