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Philippe Thibaud

Claude Mellan

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraved portrait depicting the head and upper torso of an elderly man. He is facing forward and slightly to his right, with a formal and composed posture within an oval frame. The man has prominent facial features, deep-set eyes, a slightly downturned mouth, and minimal hair. He wears a hooded cloak that covers his head and bunches around his shoulders. The background of the engraving features decorative borders, fine lines for texture, and cursive inscription above and below the portrait.

Artwork Details

Date
1638
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3088 × 4506 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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