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Rudolph II, Roman Emperor

Giacomo Franco

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man from the waist up, facing slightly to the right. He is sitting upright, holding a scepter in one hand and a globe in the other. The man has a beard, mustache, slightly furrowed brow, swept-back hair with a laurel wreath, and wears patterned clothing with a high collar and ruff. He has a cloak fastened by a brooch and wears an ornate chain around his neck. In the background, there is a heraldic crest to the right, with detailed etching.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9039 × 13162 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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