The image shows a man standing confidently. He is positioned with one hand on his hip and the other holding a tall, ornate staff. The man has an angular face with a prominent nose and a short beard; his hair is short and curly. He wears an elaborate outfit typical of the late 16th to early 17th century, featuring a ruffled collar, a decorated doublet, and puffed, patterned sleeves, paired with knee-length breeches and stockings. He has a sword attached at his side. There is a detailed shield with a crest hanging from a tree to his right, and the background shows a landscape with trees and distant figures engaged in a battle scene, with smoke and clouds suggesting the chaos of warfare. The bottom part of the image features Latin text.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1582
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 2994 × 5301 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original