Johan the Elder of Nassau

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image displays a portrait of a man, showing him from the chest up. He is positioned facing slightly to his right while looking directly at the viewer. The man has a well-defined brow, deep-set eyes, and a slight upward curl to his lips. His facial hair consists of a neat mustache and a small pointed beard. He has wavy, shoulder-length hair. He wears an elaborate outfit with a high, starched lace ruff around his neck, a patterned fabric draped over his shoulders, and an ornate garment on his body. The background is circular with a textured pattern, surrounded by an inscription. The image is monochromatic, suggesting it is an engraving or etching.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 11 × 11 cm (4 5/16 × 4 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.731


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

Q65214703

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