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Augustus Hertzog zu Sachsen

Jakob Lucius the Elder

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving of a man seated, facing forward. He is an older individual with a receding hairline and a full beard. His expression is serious and contemplative, with distinct, deep-set eyes and a prominent nose. He is dressed in an ornate garment featuring intricate patterns and embroidery. In his hands, he holds a folded piece of fabric or paper with a quill. He wears a ring on one of his fingers. The background is decorated with circular motifs containing coats of arms. The top portion of the image contains text in Latin.

Artwork Details

Date
1564
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
3198 × 5126 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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