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Christian IV of Denmark

Renold Elstrack

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an oval portrait of a man from the chest up. He is facing forward in a slightly turned position to the right. The man has a mustache and goatee, with short-cropped hair that is hidden under a hat. The hat is adorned with decorative feathers and a band with intricate designs. He is wearing richly adorned clothing, featuring an elaborate ruff collar and a cloak with detailed embellishments. The background shows a frame with Latin inscriptions. Below the portrait, there is additional text and a shield emblem with a crown on top. The entire image is presented in a detailed line engraving style.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9487 × 13596 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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