The image depicts a bust portrait of a man in 16th-century attire. He is facing forward with a slight head turn. The man has a distinguished facial expression, with high cheekbones, a prominent nose, and deep-set eyes. His hair is short and thinning, and he sports a long beard. The man wears a robe or cloak with visible shoulder seams and decorative elements like a strap or chain. The portrait is framed in a circular medallion with intricate designs, including animals and scrollwork. Below the frame is an engraved panel with text in Gothic script and decorative elements. The background within the frame has a stippled texture.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1578
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4176 × 5931 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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