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Portrait of a Gentleman

Jacobus Houbraken

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving of a man with wavy hair, sharp eyebrows, and a straight nose, wearing armor and a white cloth near his neck. The bust-length portrait is set within an ornate oval frame with a decorative background of floral motifs and baroque elements. Below the portrait are various symbolic items, including a lion's face, scrolls, an upturned vessel, and draped fabric. In the background, a bas-relief shows an ancient battle scene with soldiers and a fortified city.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3280 × 5104 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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