James I, King of England

Simon de Passe

Associated Names
Simon van de Passe

Artist, German, c. 1595 - 1647

The image is a black and white engraving of an older man in an oval frame. He faces forward with a subtle turn to his left. He has a long face with prominent eyes and a well-groomed beard. He wears a wide-brimmed hat with a decorative emblem featuring feathers or arrows. His outfit includes a high, intricate ruff collar, a fur-lined coat, and ornate patterns. The background is plain with subtle speckling.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving pulled from silver medal engraved by the artist

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 5.6 × 4.8 cm (2 3/16 × 1 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.9241

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 68, State i/ii


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1943.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65025537

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