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Head of a Macedonian Soldier

Atelier Assistant of Charles Le Brun

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a person's face in profile, wearing a dark, metallic helmet. The individual has a prominent nose, lips, short beard, and mustache. The skin tone is warm and earthy. The person has no visible hair above the helmet. The background is light brown and beige with subtle textures. No jewelry or additional objects are present.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1668
Medium
pastel with black, red, and white chalk on laid paper, with later framing line in brown ink
Dimensions
3420 × 4518 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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