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Ferdinand I

Augustin Hirschvogel

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man seated on a bench, holding a sword upright in one hand and another sword across his lap. He has a crown with spikes, a beard, and a mustache. He wears a robe with fur trim, boots, and jewelry, and is seated in front of a plain background with a shield-like shape at the bottom. The image is rendered in an engraving style and is monochromatic.

Artwork Details

Date
1546
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3320 × 4312 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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