Georgii Wither (George Wither)

Francis Delaram

Associated Names
Francis Delaram

Artist, English, 1590 - 1627

The image shows the upper half of a man positioned facing slightly to the side, with his gaze directed at the viewer. He has a neatly trimmed goatee and mustache, along with short, slightly wavy hair. His attire includes a detailed high-collared shirt with an elaborate lace ruff and a spotted, dark-colored coat. He wears a hat with a large brim. In his hand, he holds a book resting atop the hilt of a sword, part of ornate shoulder armor. Surrounding the portrait is an oval frame with inscriptions, accompanied by cherubic figures at the top corners holding rolling scrolls. The background is intricately designed with scrollwork and text.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18 × 11.3 cm (7 1/16 × 4 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.141


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Franz Josef von Enzenberg [1802-1879], Innsbruck, (Lugt 845). 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

Q65223708

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