Sir Francis Bacon

Simon de Passe

Associated Names
Simon van de Passe

Artist, German, c. 1595 - 1647

The image shows a portrait of a man within an ornate frame. The man is seated, facing forward, with detailed facial features, wavy hair, a hat, and an elaborate collar. He holds a document in his right hand. The background features intricate engravings, Latin inscriptions, and heraldic symbols.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18.1 × 11.3 cm (7 1/8 × 4 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.161

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. XVI, no. 16

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

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

Q65366700

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