Vox Dei, by Thomas Scott

1624

Attributed to Crispijn de Passe I

Associated Names
Crispijn van de Passe I

Artist, Dutch, c. 1565 - 1637

The image shows a full-body depiction of a bearded man with long hair. He is positioned centrally in the composition with his eyes closed and a calm expression. He is wearing a flowing robe and his arms are extended downwards, holding a triangular structure. Inside the triangle are several smaller portraits of individuals. Two full-length figures, seemingly younger men, are depicted at the bottom corners of the triangle, both wearing elaborate historical clothing. Below the triangle is a scene with skeletal figures and grim imagery. The background features celestial elements, swirling clouds above, architectural details on the sides, and inscriptions. Symbolic imagery such as a lion and another mythical creature can be seen at the far sides of the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17.4 × 12 cm (6 7/8 × 4 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.21

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. XV, undescribed


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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, 1951.

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

Q65369345

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