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Theodor Galle after Jan van der Straet

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving depicting an upper body portrait of a person seated and facing slightly to their right. The person has distinct facial features, curly hair mostly covered by a cap or headpiece, and is dressed in layered clothing with detailed folds. Their hands are positioned in front of them. In the background, there is a circular border with Latin text. The style of the engraving is detailed and textured.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1613
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3442 × 4533 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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