D'Ayrail

1589

Thomas de Leu

Associated Names
Thomas de Leu

Artist, French, c. 1560 - c. 1620

The image shows an engraved portrait of a man's profile in a circular frame at the top of the print. The man is depicted in profile facing right, showcasing his facial features such as his nose, beard, and curly hair. His expression is serious, with a pronounced brow line. Surrounding the portrait are decorative elements like mythical creatures, animals, and human figures intertwined with floral designs. The border includes French text and the inscription "Tho. de lœuf" and "1589." The background is filled with swirls and motifs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 11.6 × 6.4 cm (4 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.344


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, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65084288

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