The image is an engraving depicting an upper-body view of a man holding back a curtain to reveal himself. The man is facing forward and slightly to the side, looking directly at the viewer with a slight smile. He has long, wavy hair, a mustache, and is dressed in a 17th-century military outfit with armor and a lace collar. He is holding a baton or staff in his left hand. The surroundings include an inscription in an oval frame and a coat of arms with a crown above it to the upper left. The background features an oval frame with text underneath the image, presenting a poetic verse about the subject. The paper shows signs of aging with minor brown spots.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1646
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 9403 × 12321 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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