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Le Scélérat Damiens

Gabriel Jacques de Saint-Aubin

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching depicting a man in profile, with a focus on his head and upper torso. The man has a furrowed brow, deep-set eyes, a strong nose, curly hair, and is wearing a loose shirt. There are no visible accessories or objects in his hands. The background has abstract patterns and faint outlines in the upper right corner. The etching is monochromatic with shading emphasizing facial features and textures.

Artwork Details

Date
1757
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3144 × 3872 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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