The image displays an intricate illustration featuring a central oval portrait of a man. He faces slightly to his right, with a direct gaze towards the viewer. The man has a neatly trimmed beard, mustache, and curly hair with a laurel wreath. He is dressed in ornate armor with intricate detailing and a ruffed collar. Surrounding the portrait are decorative elements like structures of classical architecture, figures of Roman mythology, and symbolic creatures such as an eagle and Capricorn. Flanking the central portrait are statuesque figures in flowing robes on pedestals, one holding a torch and the other a long staff. The background is filled with ornamental designs like angels and a frieze with Latin text in a classical theme.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1603
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3535 × 4727 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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