Christian IV of Denmark

Jodocus Hondius I

Associated Names
Jodocus Hondius I

Artist, Dutch, 1563 - 1611/1612

The image displays a man's upper body and head, facing slightly to the left. His facial features are detailed, with a noticeable mustache and beard. He has dark, curly hair styled away from his face. The man is dressed in ornate Renaissance attire, including a high lace collar, a detailed cloak on his armored shoulder, and earrings. The background is plain, encircled by an oval border with the text "PIETAS REGNA." An inscription beneath the portrait provides information about the man's title and lineage.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 40.5 × 29.3 cm (15 15/16 × 11 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.304

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Van Puten [d. c. 1829], Paris, (L.2058). 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

Q65079570

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