The image shows an engraved portrait of a man within an ornate oval frame. The man has distinct facial features, with a prominent nose and a neatly trimmed beard. He wears formal clothing, including a high ruffed collar and a buttoned robe. The frame is adorned with decorative elements such as flowers and leaves. Above the portrait is an angelic figure with wings, reclining with one arm propped on a skull on a shelf. Additional symbolic elements surround the frame, including an emblem resembling a coat of arms and an illustration involving a compass and a ruler. Below the frame, there is a small plaque with an inscription in English.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1636
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 7693 × 11605 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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