Henry Cornelius Longkius

1630

Willem Hondius, after Daniel Mytens the Elder

Associated Names
Willem Hondius

Artist, Dutch, 1597 or after - c. 1658

Daniel Mytens the Elder

Artist After, Dutch, c. 1590 - 1648 or before

The image displays a portrait of a man, depicted from the chest up. He is facing slightly to the right but looking directly at the viewer. The man has a mustache, a small goatee, short groomed hair, and a slightly receding hairline. He is wearing a detailed outfit with a high, ruffled collar made of a rich fabric, potentially lace or fur. The elaborate clothing features intricate patterns, suggesting high status. He accessorizes with a chain and a medallion around his neck. The background is textured, and the portrait is set within an oval frame with inscriptions. Additional text below the portrait implies an engraved or printed artwork.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 42.2 × 29.6 cm (16 5/8 × 11 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.784


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

Q65368212

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