King Henry V

Renold Elstrack

Associated Names
Renold Elstrack

Artist, English, 1571 - 1625

This engraving depicts a bust-length image of an individual in a regal pose, viewed from the side. The person is wearing a richly adorned crown and has a straight, prominent nose, with closely cropped hair, high cheekbones, and a defined chin. The facial expression is stern yet composed. The individual is dressed in a decorated robe with an intricate pattern and a fur-lined collar. Around the neck is a substantial, ornamental chain with medallions, and a decorative orb is held in one hand, while the other hand grasps a scepter. The background consists of an ornate frame with inscriptions. Regal symbols are seen around the frame, including shields and scrolls intertwined with decorative heraldry. The bottom of the image includes additional textual information about the depicted figure's reign and legacy.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17.1 × 11.2 cm (6 3/4 × 4 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.636


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Q65364930

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