Hendrik Casimir II, Count of Nassau-Dietz

Abraham Blooteling

Associated Names
Abraham Blooteling

Artist, Dutch, 1640 - 1690

The image shows a portrait of a male figure from the chest upward. He is facing forward, looking directly at the viewer. The man has distinct facial features with slightly arched eyebrows and a prominent nose. He has long, dark, curly hair that falls past his shoulders. He is wearing an ornate lace cravat around his neck, standing out against his dark armor. The armor is detailed with studs and decorative patterns. The background features an oval frame around the figure, set against a plain backdrop, giving the portrait a classic and formal appearance.

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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. 72 vols. Amsterdam, 1950: vol. II: no. 165, i/ii.

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: Henry Casimir de Nassau W 20 I as

Wikidata ID

Q74896107

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