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Giovanni Domenico Peri

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a circular portrait of a man with a bald head, short hair on the sides, and a pointed beard. The man is facing slightly to the right, with a calm expression. He wears patterned clothing with a high collar. Around the portrait is an ornate frame with design elements. Two oxen flank the portrait. Various objects like a violin, a cart wheel, a plow, and straw forks are placed around the frame. Laurel branches form an arch above the portrait. The artwork combines elements of agriculture, music, and craftsmanship in an etching or engraving style background.

Artwork Details

Date
1619
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3237 × 4393 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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