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Jan Bruegel the Elder

Sir Anthony van Dyck

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait engraving of a man's upper body. He faces forward with his head slightly turned to the left. He has a full beard, mustache, and short, wavy hair on top of his head. He wears a ruffled collar and a garment resembling a buttoned shirt. His right hand rests on his chest. The background is a simple, textured surface. The text identifies the man as "Ioannes Brevghel" and notes his profession related to the arts or painting.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1626/1641
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3024 × 4704 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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