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Phillip II of Spain

Hieronymus Wierix

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an upper-body portrait of a man. He faces the viewer in an upright posture. He has a full beard and mustache, giving him an aged appearance. His eyes are large and expressive, and he has a high forehead. He wears a tall, cylindrical hat with vertical stripes. He wears a fur-collared garment over a doublet with buttons, along with a ruffled collar. He has a chain around his neck with an ornament. The background has a simple, textured pattern.

Artwork Details

Date
possibly 1585
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3531 × 4663 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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