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Barbarossa, Khair-ed-Din

Agostino dei Musi

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a drawn portrait of a bearded man. He is in a slightly turned position, facing right. His face is detailed with deep-set eyes, strong eyebrows, prominent nose, and full lips, surrounded by a thick, textured beard and mustache. He wears a large turban covering his head. The man is dressed in a richly patterned garment with buttons along the front. The background is dark and textured. There are no visible jewelry pieces or objects held by the man. The lower portion of the image includes an inscription.

Artwork Details

Date
1535
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3534 × 5060 px
Public Domain
Yes
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