Sir Thomas Smith

Simon de Passe

Associated Names
Simon van de Passe

Artist, German, c. 1595 - 1647

The image shows a portrait of a man from the waist up, who is seated and facing slightly towards the viewer's left. The man has a distinguished facial expression, with a neatly trimmed beard and mustache. He has short hair beneath a tall, wide-brimmed hat that sits firmly on his head. He is dressed in an elaborate outfit typical of the early 17th century, featuring a richly fur-trimmed cloak and a ruffled lace collar. In his right hand, he is holding a rolled document, and there appears to be a map or document partially visible in his left hand. The background features intricate scrollwork framing the subject's head and shoulders, with ships and nautical imagery suggesting exploration or maritime context. Beneath the portrait is text describing the individual's titles and achievements, along with a decorative crest.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 16.9 x 10.2 cm (6 5/8 x 4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.243

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. XVI, no. 114, State ii


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Q65367118

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