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Gabriel Naude

Claude Mellan

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a portrait of a man from the torso up, facing slightly to the right with his head turned towards the viewer. He has a full beard, mustache, and wavy, shoulder-length hair. He appears calm and composed, wearing a traditional period garment with a wide, white collar. The background is plain, enhancing the focus on the subject. The portrait is framed in an octagonal frame with an inscription below providing details about the individual.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3288 × 4504 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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