Ambrosius Spinola

Christoffel van Sichem I

Associated Names
Christoffel van Sichem I

Artist, Dutch, 1546 - 1624

The image is an engraving of a man in historical attire. The man is depicted in a formal pose, facing slightly to his left with his head turned towards the viewer. He has a pointed beard and mustache, styled in a distinguished manner, and short, wavy hair. The man is wearing a high lace collar and a buttoned doublet with detailed embroidery. There is no visible jewelry on him, and he is not holding any objects. The background consists of a simple, patterned design with inscriptions surrounding the oval frame. The engraving is set within a larger rectangular framework with additional text at the bottom.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 18.5 x 13.2 cm (7 5/16 x 5 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1137

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 30

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

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65222299

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