The image features a side profile portrait of a man's upper body, focusing on his face and shoulders. The man is depicted facing left within a circular frame, adorned with a decorative ribbon at the top. His facial features include a prominent nose, closed lips, and a slightly upward gaze. He has curly hair falling just past his shoulders. The man wears historical attire with layers around his shoulders and neck. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background inside the circular frame is textured, contrasting with the plain outer background. The text below identifies him as "LE MARQUIS SCIPION MAFFEI" with additional inscriptions.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1750
- Medium
- crayon manner etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3278 × 4461 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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