Stephen, King of England

Renold Elstrack

Associated Names
Renold Elstrack

Artist, English, 1571 - 1625

The image is an engraving of a man's upper body in profile facing right. He is in a regal pose with a slightly forward-facing head. The man has detailed facial features, including a strong nose, beard, and mustache. He wears a helmet with decorations and a plume, along with decorated armor, visible chainmail at the neck, and shoulder pieces. In his hand, he holds a large sword across his chest. The background shows an ornate archway with heraldic designs including lions and scrolls. The image is bordered by text mentioning "Stephanus Rex Angliae" on top along with Latin titles. Additional Latin text at the bottom provides historical context, rendered in calligraphic script.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17 × 11.2 cm (6 11/16 × 4 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1145


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Q65365065

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