Abraham Ortelius (Wortels)

Philip Galle

Associated Names
Philip Galle

Artist, Netherlandish, 1537 - 1612

The image shows a bust-length profile portrait of a man facing right. He has a prominent nose, high forehead, receding hairline, short hair, neatly trimmed beard, serious expression, deep-set eyes, and defined brow. He wears a richly detailed outfit with a high collar, fur trim, and buttons. The portrait is surrounded by an elaborate border with ornate scrollwork, floral motifs, and decorative elements. In the center top is a circular medallion with Greek letters, and similar motifs are around the oval portrait frame. The background is filled with ornamental design, and at the bottom, there is an inscribed ribbon with Latin text.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 32.5 × 22.2 cm (12 13/16 × 8 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.949


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65364312

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