Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange

Balthasar Moncornet (publisher)

Associated Names
Balthasar Moncornet

Publisher, French, c. 1600 - 1668

The image shows an engraving of a man depicted from the waist up, positioned within an ornate oval frame. He is facing slightly to the left while holding a staff or baton in his left hand. The man's facial features include a prominent mustache and a pointed beard, and he has wavy, shoulder-length hair. He is dressed in rich attire, featuring a detailed, high-collared lace ruff and a decorative, armorial vest. The ornate frame surrounding him is embellished with floral and scroll motifs, and at the top, there is a design resembling a mythological creature with a gaping mouth. The background outside the frame is filled with intricate designs, and more floral motifs can be seen at the bottom, where a banner displays Latin text.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 13.5 × 9 cm (5 5/16 × 3 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.505


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

Q65087686

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