Gustavus Adolphus

Thomas Cecil

Associated Names
Thomas Cecil

Artist, English, active 1627/1635

The image is an engraving of Gustavus Adolphus from the upper half of his body. His posture is formal, with his body slightly turned and his face towards the viewer. He has short hair, a beard, and a mustache. He wears elaborate clothing with a high collar and armor, holding a baton. The frame around him is decorated with intricate patterns, cherubs, banners with text, and various weapons below. The background has detailed designs and inscriptions.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 19.2 × 11.8 cm (7 9/16 × 4 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.339

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

Q65367369

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