William Herbert, Third Earl of Pembroke

after Simon de Passe

Associated Names
Anonymous Artist

Artist

Simon van de Passe

Artist After, German, c. 1595 - 1647

This image is an engraved portrait showing the upper half of a man's body. The man is in a formal pose with his hand resting on a sword. He has a prominent mustache and beard, a serious expression, and full, slightly wavy hair. He wears elaborate clothing of the period, including a ruffled collar, ornate robes, and a decorated sash. A medallion is visible around his neck, along with a decorative oval frame in the background with scrollwork, inscriptions, and a coat of arms. The lower portion of the image features additional ornate scrollwork with identifying inscriptions.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 18.6 × 11.7 cm (7 5/16 × 4 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.221

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. XVI, no. 100, State i

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

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

Q65216783

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