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Johan Tzerklas, Count of Tilly

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Johan Tzerklas, Count of Tilly is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?: 1850 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man with a thick beard and ruff collar. His face is framed by a decorative oval border filled with swirling patterns and tiny figures. Above his head, a banner reads *"Jean Comte de Tilly"* in fancy script. The intricate details around his face use fine lines and shading to create depth. The text below his portrait is in French and seems to praise his virtues. This is an example of engraving.