James, Second Marquis of Hamilton

1623

Martin Droeshout

Associated Names
Martin Droeshout

Artist, Flemish, born c. 1570

The image shows a man standing in a dignified posture. He is positioned to the right of the image, with his right arm slightly raised and bent at the elbow, resting his hand on the table, while his left hand holds a slender staff. The man's face is characterized by a prominent mustache, a strong angular jawline, and slightly wavy, shoulder-length hair. He is wearing an elaborate outfit consisting of a high ruffled collar, ornate armor plating covering the torso and arms, and voluminous, patterned breeches. His footwear consists of tall boots with intricate details. He stands next to a table with a richly decorated cloth, on which rests an elaborate helmet adorned with plumes. The background is filled by heavy draped curtains, with a detailed, crosshatched pattern on the floor.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 20.3 × 15.1 cm (8 × 5 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.282


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

Wikidata ID

Q65362312

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