
Musketeer
Gheyn II, Jacques de · Dutch
1587
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper
- Classification
- Portfolio
- Period
- 1551 to 1600
- Image size
- 3479 × 4656px
Description
The image features a man standing confidently. He has a rifle over one shoulder and one hand on his hip. His head is turned slightly to the side, showing a profile with a mustache. He wears a feathered hat, a doublet with puffed sleeves, a high collar, fitted breeches, knee-length socks, and stylish shoes. A sash or cloak drapes across his chest, and a sword hangs at his side. The background shows a landscape with hills, figures engaged in activities, tents, and clouds in the sky.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).