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Bust of a Young Man

Christoffel van Sichem I after Jacob Matham

National Gallery of Art

The engraving shows a person from the shoulders upwards, in a semi-profile position looking to the right. The person has expressive eyes, a straight nose, and slightly parted lips. Their curly hair cascades around the head and shoulders. They wear an ornate headpiece with plumes and decorative motifs, and clothing with a patterned design and embroidered collar. The person holds a piece of cloth or scroll, with their hand partially visible on a ledge. The background is plain with linear shading for depth. An inscription at the bottom reads "I. Matham Inv. I. Eschem scalu" with the date 1613.

Artwork Details

Date
1613
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
3480 × 4992 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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