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Beneath the bearded cardinal, X-ray images have revealed a portrait of a younger beardless man wearing a braided and buttoned tunic, and a small ruff collar. This hidden portrait probably dates from the late sixteenth century. Perhaps it was thought to be of poor quality or little interest and so the serious and dignified cardinal was later painted on top of it, exactly following the outline of the head beneath.
Title
Portrait of a Bearded Cardinal
Date
about 1580 and later
Medium
Oil on canvas
Measurements
H 64.8 x W 53.9 cm
Accession number
NG2147
Acquisition method
Bought, 1855
Work type
Painting
The National Gallery, London
Trafalgar Square, London, Greater London WC2N 5DN England
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