The image depicts an upper-body portrait of a man standing in a three-quarter view. He is dressed in ornate armor with intricate designs, including a breastplate and pauldrons, and a ruffled collar typical of the period. His facial features include a short beard and a mustache, with curly hair surrounding a high forehead. The man holds a baton in one hand while the other rests on the hilt of a sword. Beside him on the ground is a plumed helmet. Surrounding the portrait is a decorative frame filled with floral motifs and symbolic imagery, including various mythical and allegorical figures. Above the main portrait is a small crest with words and illustrations. The background is filled with text and more illustrative panels.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1581
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 3383 × 4896 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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