This image is a portrait showing the upper half of a man seated, captured from the waist up. The man is positioned with his body facing slightly to the right, and his head turned towards the viewer. He has a broad, round face with a full beard and mustache. His hair is cut short and slightly receding at the hairline. He has a somber expression and wears ornate clothing typical of the period, featuring a richly patterned garment with intricate design and a high, frilled collar. Draped over his shoulders is a dark cloak with a decorative emblem on the shoulder. Around his neck, he wears a gold chain with a large, detailed medallion. In his hand, he holds a few feathers. The background of the image consists of a structural element with two coats of arms displayed on each side, set against a textured, neutral-colored backdrop. Above the man's image is a text block in ornate script.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1564
- Medium
- hand-colored woodcut on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3031 × 5304 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original