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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; engraving; paper

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

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Gentleman, seen from the back, dressed in a short shoulder cape over a doublet with flat collar. Breeches, shoes with rosettes. On his head a hat with wide brim and plume, underneath curly hair, which on the left side falls in a long lock (called moustache) on the shoulder. At his left side a sword. The right arm extended in a pointing gesture.

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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