Catherine de Medici (?)

Jan Sadeler I

Associated Names
Jan Sadeler I

Artist, Netherlandish, 1550 - 1600

This image is a bust portrait of a person, displaying their upper body from the chest upwards. The person is positioned facing slightly to their left, with their gaze directed towards the viewer. The individual has a solemn facial expression with elongated features. The person's hair is styled in elaborate roll and braided patterns. They are wearing a high, pleated ruff collar and a detailed garment with button decorations, piping, and shoulder embellishments. A small cross pendant hangs around their neck. The background is an oval-shaped shaded pattern, framing the subject. There is a lightly drawn sketch and inscription at the bottom of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 14.2 × 10.5 cm (5 9/16 × 4 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.886

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

Q65359334

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