Ferdinand II

Ferdinand II

Pieter van Sompel

1622

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image depicts a man's face, framed by an oval border adorned with leaves and fruit. He wears a ruffled collar and a dark shirt with a patterned vest. The background is dark, and the man's expression is neutral. The man's attire and the style of the frame suggest a formal portrait from the Baroque period. The level of detail in the etching and engraving techniques used to create the image is impressive. This portrait of Ferdinand II showcases the skill of Pieter van Sompel, a master of the Baroque style. To learn more about the techniques used in this etching, explore the world of etching and engraving.

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