Richard II of England

published 1618

Renold Elstrack

Associated Names
Renold Elstrack

Artist, English, 1571 - 1625

The image displays a waist-up portrait of a person seated in an upright position. The person's facial features include a solemn expression with prominent eyes and slightly parted lips, and their hair is styled in a shoulder-length, wavy fashion, fitting under a large ornate crown adorned with small floral details. They are dressed in elaborate royal attire, including a fur-trimmed cloak and a detailed chain or necklace across their chest, which features intricate designs including crosses and circular emblems. The person's clothing is richly decorated. In their hands, they hold a sceptre in the right hand and an orb in the left. The setting includes an ornate border around the portrait, featuring scrolling designs and additional heraldic symbols including shields and a Latin inscription naming "Richards II" surrounded by a decorative frame. The background is a simple, etched texture, highlighting the central figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18.3 × 11.5 cm (7 3/16 × 4 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1031


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

Q65365041

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