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Rudolph II, Roman Emperor

Crispijn de Passe I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man's upper body, including his head, shoulders, and upper torso. He is facing slightly to the right but looking directly at the viewer. The man has a beard and mustache, neatly styled medium-length facial hair, and is wearing a tall, cylindrical hat. His hair is cropped on the sides and voluminous on top. He wears elaborate attire typical of the Renaissance period, with a large ruffed collar and a decorated garment with a chest band. The oval frame surrounding him contains intricate engravings and Latin text. The background features a textured pattern, and there are illustrated birds perched on both sides of the oval border.

Artwork Details

Date
1596
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8115 × 11010 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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