Charles I and Henrietta Maria Facing to the Right [left half]

Style of Simon de Passe

Associated Names
Dutch 17th Century

Artist

Simon van de Passe

Related Artist, German, c. 1595 - 1647

The image displays an engraved profile of a man's head and upper torso in the center of a circular design, possibly a coin or medallion. The man has distinctive facial features including a beard, mustache, and wavy hair styled back. He is depicted wearing period-specific clothing, likely a high-collared garment with decorative edges. The circle surrounding the figure has a textured background with a faint inscription or pattern along its edge. The background is plain, textured paper.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving pulled from silver medal

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    diameter: 2.4 cm (15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.9314.a

Associated Artworks

The image displays two individuals' side profiles within a circular frame. The person in the foreground has distinct facial features, including a prominent nose, chin, and curly hair. Both figures wear historical clothing with intricate patterns. The background within the circle is devoid of other elements and is filled with fine lines or shading. The circular design is set on a plain, light-colored surface.

Charles I and Henrietta Maria Facing to the Left [right half]

Dutch 17th Century

1600

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

Wikidata ID

Q65018815

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