Ferdinand Gonzaga

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
Unknown 19th Century

Artist

This image shows a portrait of a person in profile view, facing to the right. The individual's upper body, from head to shoulders, is portrayed with distinct facial features including a prominent nose, full beard, and mustache. The person's hair is styled back, revealing a receding hairline. They wear a high-collared ruff and clothing that resembles formal or military attire, possibly armor. The background features a dark, cross-hatched oval within a rectangular frame, with inscriptions identifying the person as Ferdinandus Gonzaga.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17 × 12.5 cm (6 11/16 × 4 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.544

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Unknown private collector "BF" (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

Q65214656

You may be interested in

Loading Results