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Domenico Contarino

William Faithorne

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man from the shoulders up. He is positioned with his body turned slightly to one side while facing forward. The man has a long, pointed nose, prominent cheekbones, and a goatee. His hair appears shoulder-length and light in color, peeking out beneath a hat. He is wearing a richly detailed hat with patterned designs and a long flowing cloak with buttons. The portrait is set within an oval frame decorated with intricate borders and inscriptions. The lower portion features ornate decorative elements with a heraldic shield, set against a plain background with fine, etched lines.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1684
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7740 × 12074 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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