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Lieutenant-Colonel

Jacques de Gheyn II after Hendrik Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing upright. He is posing with one hand on his hip and the other holding a staff or spear with a decorative blade. The man has a mustache, a trimmed full beard, styled hair, and a feathered cap. He is wearing textured clothing with armor-like stripes, a ruffled collar, and detailed sleeves. The background features soldiers, cylindrical towers, buildings, and mountains.

Artwork Details

Date
1587
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3424 × 4652 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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