Frans Francken II

Anthonis van Dyck, probably 1626/1641

The image is a portrait of a man, depicting his upper body from the waist up. He is seated, with his right hand resting on his chest. The man has distinctive facial features, including a full beard and mustache, and wavy hair that recedes slightly. His expression is neutral and focused. He is wearing a long cloak with a visible collar and a buttoned garment underneath. The background is a simple, etched pattern, and the setting is minimal, emphasizing the subject of the portrait. At the bottom of the image, there is a signature written in a cursive style.
Artist
Anthonis van Dyck
Date
probably 1626/1641
Type
Print
Medium
etching and engraving
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image is a portrait of a man, depicting his upper body from the waist up. He is seated, with his right hand resting on his chest. The man has distinctive facial features, including a full beard and mustache, and wavy hair that recedes slightly. His expression is neutral and focused. He is wearing a long cloak with a visible collar and a buttoned garment underneath. The background is a simple, etched pattern, and the setting is minimal, emphasizing the subject of the portrait. At the bottom of the image, there is a signature written in a cursive style.

Anthonis van Dyck