Henry VIII

probably 1616

Peter Isselburg after Quentin Massys

Associated Names
Peter Isselburg

Artist, German, born 1580

Quentin Massys

Artist After, Netherlandish, 1466 - 1530

The image displays a portrait of a man from the chest up, facing forward with his hands clasped together. His facial features are detailed, including a prominent chin, high cheekbones, and deep-set eyes. He has short hair and a beard, and is wearing a richly adorned hat with a band featuring intricate patterns, as well as a fur collar. He is dressed in elaborate garments with visible intricate details on the fabric. The background includes a decorative oval frame with surrounding text and ornate designs, alongside a coat of arms in the upper left corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 21.2 × 15.1 cm (8 3/8 × 5 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.654


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

Q65364247

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