M. de Chalvel

Attributed to Karel van Mallery after Daniel Dumonstier

Associated Names
Karel van Mallery

Artist, Dutch, 1571 - 1635

Daniel Dumonstier

Artist After, French, 1574 - 1646

The image shows a portrait of an elderly man facing slightly to his left. He has a solemn expression with detailed facial features, including a prominent nose, expressive eyes, and a beard covering his chin and cheeks. He wears an elaborate hat, possibly associated with ecclesiastical or scholarly attire. His attire includes a high ruffled collar, fur-lined cloak or robe, indicating a person of status. The background features an oval frame with inscriptions and shaded engravings, typical of historical portraiture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18.5 × 15.1 cm (7 5/16 × 5 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.276


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Unidentified private collector "D" (not in Lugt). 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, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65087634

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