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Godfried Schalcken

John Smith after Godefridus Schalcken

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a person standing with one arm resting on a ledge and the other holding a lit candle. They have a serene expression and full, curly hair. The person is wearing an elegant robe and a high-collared shirt, with decorative elements. The background includes architectural elements like a column and classical sculptures.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1694
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
3363 × 4560 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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