Sir Walter Raleigh

Simon de Passe

Associated Names
Simon van de Passe

Artist, German, c. 1595 - 1647

This is an engraved portrait showing most of the person's upper body. The person is positioned facing forward with a slight turn to his left. He has a prominent nose, a neatly trimmed mustache and beard, short, combed back hair, and a distinguished facial expression. He is wearing an ornate garment typical of the Elizabethan era with a prominent ruff collar, detailed patterns, a sash across his chest, and sleeves with intricate designs. The person holds a slender rod or baton in his right hand. Surrounding the portrait is an oval frame with text and decorative elements like scrolls and foliage. Below the image is an inscription with an elaborate coat of arms and the phrase "AMORE ET VIRTUTE." The background features detailed engravings and text providing context to the person's identity and honorifics.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18.7 × 11.1 cm (7 3/8 × 4 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.225

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. XVI, no. 107


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

Q65367015

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