William Estius, Catholic Priest

Martin Baes

Associated Names
Martin Baes

Artist, Flemish, active c. 1618/1631

The image shows a portrait of a man depicted from the waist upwards. He is positioned facing slightly to his left, with his left hand visible, holding a book. The man's facial features are quite detailed, showing an older face with pronounced cheekbones and a solemn expression. His hair appears to be receding and is covered by a distinct headpiece with a pointed top. He is dressed in a voluminous cloak that is folded around his shoulders. The background is a simple, patterned texture with a small coat of arms in the upper right corner that includes the phrase "Soli Deo Gloria." The text below the portrait reads "GVILIELMVS ESTIVS."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 9.5 × 7.5 cm (3 3/4 × 2 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.451


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

Q65080969

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