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Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc

after Claude Mellan

National Gallery of Art

This is a detailed sketch of the upper body and head of a man. The man is positioned slightly turned to his left and has a thick beard and tousled hair. His facial features include deep-set eyes and a furrowed brow. He is wearing a skullcap and a loose-fitting garment with visible folds and textures. The background features horizontal lines. No jewelry or objects are visible in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
in or after 1637
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3033 × 4061 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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