The image shows a portrait of a man positioned directly towards the viewer. He has a pointed mustache, a small goatee, curly hair falling around his shoulders, and sharp facial features. He is dressed in an elaborate garment with vertical stripes and a large ruffled collar typical of the period style. The background consists of a detailed oval frame enclosing the portrait, with the name "PIERRE DE MARCASSVS" inscribed below. The engraving style of the artwork adds a rich texture to both the subject and the surrounding space.

Pierre de Marcassus

probably c. 1656

Medium: engraving on laid paper; laid down
Classification: Print
Period: 1651 to 1700
Image size: 3033 × 4716px

Description

The image shows a portrait of a man positioned directly towards the viewer. He has a pointed mustache, a small goatee, curly hair falling around his shoulders, and sharp facial features. He is dressed in an elaborate garment with vertical stripes and a large ruffled collar typical of the period style. The background consists of a detailed oval frame enclosing the portrait, with the name "PIERRE DE MARCASSVS" inscribed below. The engraving style of the artwork adds a rich texture to both the subject and the surrounding space.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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