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Martin de Vos

Aegidius Sadeler II after Joseph Heintz the Elder

National Gallery of Art

This is a detailed engraving featuring a portrait of a man shown from the shoulders up. The man is positioned in a three-quarter view, gazing towards the viewer or slightly to the side, with his head slightly tilted downwards. He has a round, full beard and curly hair tinged with gray. His expression is calm and dignified. He wears ornate clothing with a fur-trimmed collar and a richly decorated patterned garment underneath. The portrait is set within an oval frame, surrounded by classical architectural elements and flanked by two allegorical female figures. The woman on the left is dressed in a helmet and armor, while the woman on the right carries a caduceus. Above the man's head is a crest with an animal and a Latin inscription. The background is an intricately detailed architectural setting reminiscent of a grand hall or temple.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9931 × 12639 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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