Frederick Christian of Denmark

Renold Elstrack

Associated Names
Renold Elstrack

Artist, English, 1571 - 1625

The engraved portrait features an upper-body depiction of a noble person in formal attire with heraldic symbols. The person is positioned frontally with a slight turn of the head. The facial features include a youthful face with smooth skin, slightly plump cheeks, small lips, and a calm expression. The hair is styled in soft curls framing the face. The clothing is elaborate with a high lace ruff around the neck, a sash adorned with a rosette, and sleeves embellished with intricate patterns. The person holds an object resembling a baton or staff. Ornate designs surround the figure, including an angelic figure with wings above and a shield with a coat of arms. The detailed background adds to the regal air of the composition. Text within the circular frame and below the portrait provides additional context or titles.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 19.9 × 12.2 cm (7 13/16 × 4 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.78


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, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65365306

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