The artwork depicts a man seated at a desk, engrossed in reading a large open book in front of him. He has a prominent nose, full beard, curly unkempt hair, and wears a textured robe. To his right, there is a large globe on a stand. The background shows detailed etching with light and shadow.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1642
- Medium
- etching and drypoint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3522 × 4664 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original