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Erard de la Marck

Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen

National Gallery of Art

The illustration depicts a man's head and shoulders. He faces forward with a serious expression, showcasing prominent facial features like a strong brow, pronounced cheekbones, and deep-set eyes. He has short hair. The man wears a hat, likely a biretta, associated with clergy, and a fur-lined cloak or robe. There are no visible accessories. The background features a crosshatched pattern, with Latin text and decorative embellishments below the portrait.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1550
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3551 × 4921 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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