Henry VII of England

published 1638

Renold Elstrack

Associated Names
Renold Elstrack

Artist, English, 1571 - 1625

This is a portrait engraving depicting the upper half of a man facing slightly to the left but looking towards the viewer. He has defined cheekbones, a long straight nose, and lips set in a composed manner. His medium-length hair is visible under a flat cap with a circular emblem. He wears an ornate garment with detailed embroidery and fur trim, suggesting royal or noble status. He has a chain or medal around his neck. In his right hand, he holds a sceptre, and in his left hand, he grasps an orb. The background is filled with intricate linework and features an elaborate oval border framing the portrait. The image includes titles, Latin script, heraldic symbols at the top corners, and a coat of arms and English text at the bottom.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18.5 × 12 cm (7 5/16 × 4 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.645


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

Q65364980

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