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Head of a Young Man in a Feathered Hat (so-called Self-Portrait)

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man's head and shoulders. His head is slightly turned to the right, with a direct gaze. He has a thick mustache and a defined beard. His hair is textured and curls around his head. He wears a soft hat. The man is dressed in loose-fitting clothing, with a draped garment around his neck. In the upper left corner, there is text that reads "G. CASTILIΩVS GENOVESE. FE."

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1645/1647
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3076 × 4194 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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