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Georg Tradel

Dominicus Custos

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bust of a man in an oval frame with an intricate decorative border. The man has a prominent forehead, full cheeks, and a thick short beard and hair. He wears a collared garment. The border features classical motifs, including female figures on either side of the frame holding different objects. Above the man's portrait is an emblem with swirling designs, while below is a heraldic shield with lion figures. Additional decorative elements like fruits and ram heads are present. The background has a dense pattern, and there is Latin text below the main image.

Artwork Details

Date
1605
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
7039 × 11577 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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