Richard I of England

published 1618

Renold Elstrack

Associated Names
Renold Elstrack

Artist, English, 1571 - 1625

The image is an engraving of a person from the chest up, positioned in profile facing slightly to the right. The person has distinct facial features, a prominent nose, and long, wavy hair peeking out from under a crown. They wear detailed armor and hold a sword in their right hand. An oval frame with Latin inscriptions surrounds them, with crests above the left and right of the frame. Below the engraving is a block of text offering additional information. The background includes decorative elements that enhance the historical and noble impression of the engraving.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18 × 11.5 cm (7 1/16 × 4 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1030


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Edward Wenman Martin [d. 1853], London, (L.914). William Salt Library [founded c. 1869], Stafford, (L.2259a). 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

Q65365038

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