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John, Count of Nassau

Jonas Suyderhoff after Pieter Claesz Soutman after Sir Anthony van Dyck

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraving of a man in an ornate oval frame. The man's upper body and head are displayed, with his torso slightly angled. His facial features are detailed, with a high forehead, bushy eyebrows, large eyes, a pronounced mustache, and a small goatee. He has tight curls close to the scalp. He is dressed in elaborate attire with a lacy, ruffled collar, and a patterned garment with an insignia or decoration across the chest. The border around him is intricately designed with carvings of fruit, floral motifs, and foliage. The background includes fruit and vegetables. The lower portion of the engraving has a Latin inscription detailing the man's titles, surrounded by emblems of nobility and decoration.

Artwork Details

Date
1650?
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3539 × 5173 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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