Philip Fruytiers

Flemish, 1610 - 1666

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The image shows a portrait of a man from the chest up. He is positioned slightly to the left, looking down with a contemplative expression. The man has a defined jawline, high cheekbones, and deep-set eyes under a furrowed brow. He has short, curly hair, a full beard with light and dark tones, and appears to be wearing a formal or historical garment with a stand-up collar and round buttons down the center. The fabric looks textured with folds. There is no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background has a cross-hatched pattern for added depth, and text at the bottom of the image.
Philip Fruytiers, Godefroy Wendelin, 1648, etching and engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2000.79.1

Godefroy Wendelin

Philip Fruytiers · 1648 · etching and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2000.79.1