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Sebastian, King of Portugal

Hieronymus Cock (publisher)

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a young person from the waist up, facing forward. The individual has short, closely cropped hair, a smooth complexion, and a composed expression. They wear a detailed garment, possibly a robe, with puffed sleeves and intricate embroidery on the chest and collar. A thick necklace is around their neck, and a bracelet is on their wrist. The person's left hand is resting over their chest, and their right hand appears to hold a scepter or similar object. An armillary sphere is nearby on a table. The figure is set against a draped fabric background within an oval frame with text.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9324 × 11828 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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