Simon van de Passe

de Passe, Simon
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van de Passe, Simon

German, c. 1595 - 1647

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The image is an engraving of a man seated, facing forward. He is holding a staff in his right hand on his chest. He has a beard, mustache, and neatly arranged hair. He wears elaborate clothing with decorative buttons and a lace ruff around his neck. There is an oval frame with Latin text, ornate background detailing with scrolls, and instruments. Below the portrait is an English inscription and a coat of arms. The engraving appears formal, with the paper showing signs of age.
Simon van de Passe, Sir Walter Raleigh, published 1687, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.233

Sir Walter Raleigh

Simon van de Passe · published 1687 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.233

The image shows a man in a formal portrait position. He has a high forehead, prominent eyebrows, a pointed beard with a mustache, and short wavy hair. The man wears a richly detailed garment with ornate embroidery and a ruff around his neck. He holds a staff or baton and there are pages of parchment nearby. The background features an oval frame with text, intricate scrollwork, and a small face above him. Below the portrait is a coat of arms with the inscription possibly indicating it is of Sir Walter Raleigh. The image is monochrome with fine lines and hatching.
Simon van de Passe, Sir Walter Raleigh, published 1652, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.230

Sir Walter Raleigh

Simon van de Passe · published 1652 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.230

The image depicts an engraving of a man shown from the waist up within an ornate oval frame. He is seated in a formal, upright position with his body slightly turned to the left and his gaze directed toward the viewer. The man has distinct facial features; a prominent nose, bushy eyebrows, and a short, well-groomed beard. His hair is mostly covered by a cap, with some curls visible at the sides. He is dressed in a richly detailed outfit, featuring a prominent ruff collar and a robe with intricately designed trim. A chain of office is draped around his shoulders. In his hands, he holds an unidentified object. The background consists of an elaborate decorative border, featuring scrollwork and an inscription on a banner surrounding the frame with text.
Simon van de Passe, Sir Henry Hobart, 1641, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.197

Sir Henry Hobart

Simon van de Passe · 1641 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.197

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a serious-looking man seated and facing forward. He wears a tall, brimmed hat with a decorative band, and a richly detailed garment with a wide ruffled collar. The man has a long, narrow face, a prominent nose, a slightly downturned mouth, and a short goatee beard. His curly hair peeks out from under his hat. He holds a scroll in his right hand and is surrounded by ornate designs, including an emblem with two figures and a shield. The background is densely shaded, with a scroll-like border with text.
Simon van de Passe, Sir Francis Bacon, published 1638, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.157

Sir Francis Bacon

Simon van de Passe · published 1638 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.157

The image shows an engraved portrait of a man. His upper body is shown seated and facing slightly to the right. He has a high forehead, arched eyebrows, deep-set eyes, a pronounced mustache, and a neatly groomed goatee. His light, wavy hair is combed back. He wears a period-appropriate outfit with a ruffled lace collar and a detailed doublet with buttons and embroidery. In his right hand, he holds a staff or baton, and there is a book near his left arm. The background features an oval with text around the man's bust and intricate scrollwork, including a coat of arms and Latin inscriptions, in the border.
Simon van de Passe, Sir Walter Raleigh, published 1634, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.228

Sir Walter Raleigh

Simon van de Passe · published 1634 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.228

The image shows a detailed engraving of a man's bust. Position slightly to the side with a solemn expression, the man has distinct facial features, including a full beard and mustache. His hair is wavy and combed back, suggesting a receding hairline. He is dressed in formal attire, consisting of a dark robe or gown with a wide, light-colored, ruffled collar. The background features an oval frame with an ornate design and engraved text within the border, likely in Latin. Surrounding the portrait is additional text, indicating a dedication or description. The image appears to be an old illustration or print with visible lines and shading typical of the engraving technique.
Simon van de Passe, Jesper Rasmussen Brochmand, 1632, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.218

Jesper Rasmussen Brochmand

Simon van de Passe · 1632 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.218

The image shows a portrait of a man from the chest up. He has a prominent forehead, deep-set eyes, and a neatly trimmed beard and mustache. His hair is medium length, wavy, and parted in the middle. He is wearing formal European attire with a high collar and a draped robe. The portrait is surrounded by ornate text in Latin and Greek, indicating his name and title. The background is patterned, and the portrait is framed in an arch-like shape within an engraved or etched print.
Simon van de Passe, Jesper Rasmussen Brochmand, 1632, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.217

Jesper Rasmussen Brochmand

Simon van de Passe · 1632 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.217

The image is a portrait of a man showing his head and upper torso. He is positioned facing slightly to the side, looking directly at the viewer. The man has a full beard and mustache, with his hair appearing short and slightly wavy. His facial features include a high forehead and an expression that conveys a sense of dignity. He is wearing a dark-colored coat with a high, elaborate white ruff collar that frames his face distinctly. Around his neck, he wears a chain with a circular medallion. The portrait is set in an ornate oval frame that includes inscriptions around it. The background of the portrait appears to be a plain textured paper.
Simon van de Passe, Johannes Meursius, Historian, 1631, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.907

Johannes Meursius, Historian

Simon van de Passe · 1631 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.907

The image depicts a man with a beard and mustache, shown from the chest up. He is facing forward but slightly turned to his left. He is dressed in a dark garment with a large lace ruff around his neck. He wears a chain with a medallion. The background features an elaborate frame with swirling designs and text.
Simon van de Passe, Johannes Meursius, Historian, 1631, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.908

Johannes Meursius, Historian

Simon van de Passe · 1631 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.908

The engraving depicts a portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh. Raleigh, with a beard and mustache, is shown facing forward in ornate Elizabethan attire. He holds a staff or baton in his hand. The portrait is surrounded by floral decorations, text naming Raleigh, a crest, and an inscription.
Simon van de Passe, Sir Walter Raleigh, published 1628, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.227

Sir Walter Raleigh

Simon van de Passe · published 1628 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.227