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Jacques de Gheyn II after Hendrik Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a male figure in full body view, excluding the feet. The man stands with a slight twist to his body, holding a large billowing fabric like a flag in one raised arm and his other arm bent at the elbow. His face shows detailed features, including a mustache and a direct gaze. He has curly hair under a decorated cap with a feather. The man is dressed in intricate historical European attire, featuring a large, ruffled collar, puffed sleeves, and patterns on his doublet and hose. The background shows marching soldiers in a landscape with trees and cloudy skies. The image is surrounded by a framed border with text at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1587
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3445 × 4663 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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