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Hieronymus Alexander, Archbishop of Brindisi

Agostino dei Musi

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a detailed engraving of a man from the waist up. He is seated in a side profile with a contemplative expression. The man has a prominent nose and deep-set eyes, and he wears a robe with buttons. He is holding a book in his left hand, with a ring visible on his finger. In the background, there are shelves with closed books and a framed item, as well as pinned papers on the wall. The lower portion of the image includes inscribed text with the person's name and title.

Artwork Details

Date
1536
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3453 × 5075 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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