Portret van een man en vier wapenschilden by Wierix

Portret van een man en vier wapenschilden 1559 - 1615

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comic strip sketch

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aged paper

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toned paper

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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sketch book

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personal sketchbook

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sketchbook drawing

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storyboard and sketchbook work

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sketchbook art

"Portret van een man en vier wapenschilden" is an engraving by the Flemish artist Wierix, dating from between 1559 and 1615. The artwork depicts a man in a roundel, with four coat-of-arms surrounding him. This detailed engraving, now located in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Wierix’s skill in capturing the likeness of his subject, while the inclusion of the coat-of-arms hints at the man's social standing. Wierix, known for his portraiture and engravings, created this work during his lifetime (1550-1620), solidifying his place in the history of Flemish art.

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