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Bust of a Bearded Man

Johann Heinrich Schönfeld

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a portrait of a bearded man. He is depicted from the waist up, in a three-quarter view, gazing upward and to the left. His chin is slightly raised, and he has a prominent nose and deep-set eyes. He has a well-defined, curly beard and wavy hair falling around his forehead and ears. He is covered in a loose cloth over his left shoulder, exposing most of his chest. The background consists of a sketch-like pattern of cross-hatched lines, creating depth and contrast with the outlined figure. The sketch is framed by a plain, grainy texture.

Artwork Details

Date
1626
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
5147 × 6548 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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