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Garzia dei Medici

Adriaen Haelwegh

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a portrait of a young boy shown from the chest upwards. He is facing forward within an ornate oval frame, with an expressionless face. The boy has short, curly hair and distinct facial features with a rounded face. He is dressed in a richly detailed garment with intricate embroidery, featuring a high collar adorned with lace. The fabric around his neck and shoulders appears textured with vertical patterns. The portrait is encased in an elaborate frame with ribbons at the bottom, inscribed with text. In the background, engraved patterns and designs enhance the formal and historical look of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
before 1691
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3588 × 4948 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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