Nikolaus van der Horst

Dutch, 1587 or 1598 - 1646

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This image features an engraving with a portrait of a woman surrounded by ornate decorations and other figures. The woman's visible form includes her head and shoulders, centrally positioned and facing the viewer. She has delicate facial features with wavy, shoulder-length hair styled back with a decorative headpiece, and is dressed in an elaborate gown with lace trim, complemented by a pearl necklace and earrings. Around her portrait is a wreath-like frame with flowers, and two cherubs or putti are shown holding trumpets above. To the left, another cherub holds flowers near a bearded figure, and to the right, a knight in armor stands with a woman holding a plate of offerings. The background contains detailed engravings of greenery and scroll-like elements. Below the portrait, there is an inscribed plaque.
Cornelis Galle I, Henrietta Maria (?), engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.987

Henrietta Maria (?)

Cornelis Galle I · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.987

The image is a portrait showing the upper body of a man facing slightly to the side and gazing directly at the viewer. He has curly, shoulder-length hair, a mustache, and a small pointed beard. He wears an elaborate high-collared shirt with lace details and an ornate coat or armor. The portrait is framed within an oval, surrounded by decorative elements including crossed trumpet-like objects, allegorical figures, and floral and fruit motifs. At the bottom, there is a script enclosed within a scroll design. The engraving has intricate linework and shading.
Cornelis Galle I, Portrait of Man in Oval with Decoration of Winged Figures, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.46

Portrait of Man in Oval with Decoration of Winged Figures

Cornelis Galle I · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.46