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Portrait of King D. Sebastião
Portrait of King D. Sebastião is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Cristóvão de Morais. It dates from 1571 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.
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The man's armor and clothing are richly detailed, with gold accents and patterns that suggest a high level of craftsmanship.
This painting depicts a young man in ornate armor, with a dog looking up at him. The man has short hair and wears a ruffled collar under his armor, which is decorated with intricate designs. He holds a sword in his right hand.
The man's armor and clothing are richly detailed, with gold accents and patterns that suggest a high level of craftsmanship. The dog, too, is rendered with care, its fur and eyes visible in the dim light.
The painting is a portrait of King D. Sebastião, created by Cristóvão de Morais in 1571. Look up more works by Cristóvão de Morais.
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Cristóvão de Morais was a 16th-century Portuguese court painter for the kings John III of Portugal and Sebastian I of Portugal. He painted numerous portraits for the kings, queens, and princes of Portugal.
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