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French nobleman, seen from the back, dressed according to the fashion of ca. 1630
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French nobleman, seen from the back, dressed according to the fashion of ca. 1630

Abraham Bosse · 1629 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Gentleman walking, seen from the back, wearing a half-length cloak hanging over his left shoulder. Underneath a vest with wide puffed sleeves, trimmed with fur (right arm) and breeches. On his head a hat with a wide brim and plume, and he wears shoes with overshoes. With his right hand a pointing gesture. Subject categories within the Atlas Zeden en Gewoonten: Customs and Habits in a Narrower Sense, Clothing, Costumes (periods), The beginning of the 17th century. (French fashion).

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineFranse edelman, op de rug gezien, gekleed volgens de mode van ca. 1630. 1629. Abraham Bosse. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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