Stephen, King of England

published 1618

Renold Elstrack

Associated Names
Renold Elstrack

Artist, English, 1571 - 1625

The image shows an engraving of a regal figure seated from the waist up, facing right. The individual has distinct facial features, including a prominent nose, beard, and mustache. The figure wears a detailed helmet with decorative elements and ornate armor with scrollwork and a draped cloak. The person holds a spear in their right hand. The surroundings include a heraldic border with scrollwork, two crests, Latin inscriptions relating to titles, and a historical text at the bottom.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17.2 × 11.2 cm (6 3/4 × 4 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1144

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

Q65365063

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