Gustavus Adolphus

Gustavus Adolphus

Michel Lasne

1632

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a black and white engraving of a man's head and shoulders. He has a mustache and short hair, and he's wearing a lace collar and a suit of armor. The background is a solid dark color. The man's expression is serious, and he's looking directly at the viewer. The engraving is detailed, with intricate lines and shading that give it a sense of depth and texture. If you like this style of art, you might want to look up more works by the Baroque movement.

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