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Nicolas Poussin

Albert Clouet

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed illustration of a person's body from the upper torso to the head. The person is in a three-quarter view facing slightly to the left and looking directly at the viewer. The facial features include pronounced cheekbones, a slight frown, and long wavy hair extending to the neck. The person is dressed in draped clothing resembling a robe or cloak, with folds indicating thick fabric. A hand is raised to chest level, holding a cylindrical object that resembles a rolled document. Surrounding the person is an ornate decorative frame with intricate garland-like elements. The background has a plain, vertical lined pattern and a visible rectangular panel adding depth, and there are inscriptions beside the person.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3471 × 4381 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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