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The image depicts an engraved portrait showing the upper body of a man. He is slightly turned to his left and looking confidently at the viewer. The man has defined facial features with a mustache and a beard. His hair is styled neatly and short, receding slightly at the forehead. He is dressed in elaborate Renaissance clothing, including an ornate ruffled collar and a detailed garment. The background is plain, and the image is framed in an oval with an inscription that includes "AETA 23," indicating his age at the time of the portrait's creation.
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The image depicts an engraved portrait showing the upper body of a man. He is slightly turned to his left and looking confidently at the viewer. The man has defined facial features with a mustache and a beard. His hair is styled neatly and short, receding slightly at the forehead. He is dressed in elaborate Renaissance clothing, including an ornate ruffled collar and a detailed garment. The background is plain, and the image is framed in an oval with an inscription that includes "AETA 23," indicating his age at the time of the portrait's creation.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Arnout van Beresteyn

Hendrik Goltzius

Date
c. 1579
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1990.24.1
Credit line
Gift of Ruth and Joseph Bromberg in memory of their son, Michael
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • male
  • portrait
  • engraving
  • Art Collector
  • Beresteyn, Arnoud van
Inscription

around top circumference in plate: TOVSIOVRS OV IAMAIS. (Always or Never) AETA. 23.

NGA object ID 71396. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.