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The Emperor Ferdinand II

Stefano Della Bella

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching of a portrait depicting a man. The man is shown facing forward with a mustache and wavy hair. He wears regal clothing with fine patterns and a decorative collar. An ornate oval frame surrounds the portrait with swirls and lion figures. In the background are detailed scrollwork and decorative designs, along with Latin text inside and outside the frame.

Artwork Details

Date
1637
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3374 × 4449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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