Hendrik Matthias, Count of Thurn and Taxis
1625
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1625
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a man with a serious face. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The artist paid close attention to details like his hat and beard. The man in the painting is Hendrik Matthias, Count of Thurn and Taxis. This was an important title in the past, and the artist likely wanted to show his respect. You can learn more about the technique used to create this image by looking up engraving.
