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Portrait of a Man

Jean-Jacques de Boissieu, after Sir Anthony van Dyck

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man depicted from the shoulders up. He is positioned facing slightly to the viewer's right, with his gaze directed forward. His facial features include a prominent brow, a mature and somewhat rounded face, deep-set eyes, and a beard that covers his chin and runs along his jawline. The man's hair is short, dark, and styled backward. He is dressed in a dark garment with a wide, elaborate white collar. The background appears as a textured, sketchy expanse, with a focus on the contrast between the etched lines and the lighter areas. There are no visible items of jewelry or objects being held by the man.

Artwork Details

Date
1770
Medium
etching on light blue laid paper
Dimensions
7408 × 9691 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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