The image shows an engraved portrait of a man identified as Michael Denis. He is depicted in a left-facing profile within an oval frame, wearing a formal coat and high-collared shirt with detailed neckwear. Surrounding the oval are decorative elements like foliage, branches, and musical instruments. Below the oval is a scroll with the word "Aegale" and additional text. The background features more decorative elements, all rendered in black and white linework typical of an engraved illustration, with textual details underneath the portrait.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1781
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 2966 × 4583 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original