King Ferdinand of Austria

1547

French 16th Century

Associated Names
The image shows a person in a side profile facing left. The individual has pronounced facial features with a prominent nose, beard, and mustache. They are wearing an elaborate headpiece that resembles a combination of a cap and a turban. The clothing includes a draped garment covering the shoulders and chest. The person is holding an ornamental object resembling a scepter. The background includes a decorative arch with swirling cloud-like patterns, and two heraldic shields in the upper corners. The date "1547" is inscribed in the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.3 × 24.7 cm (11 15/16 × 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1946.11.2


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65070031

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