The Lady of Rochford

published 1654

Robert Vaughan

Associated Names
Robert Vaughan

Artist, English, active 1622/1678

The image shows a person in a kneeling position. They are facing to the right with their hands together in a gesture of prayer. The person has delicate facial features, a calm expression, and eyes looking forward. Their hair is covered by a drape, resembling a headscarf or headdress. They wear an elaborately patterned gown with intricate details, including a large border featuring round shapes and floral motifs at the shoulders. The gown has a fur or feather-like texture at the bottom and flows down to a cushion. The background is plain, emphasizing the person's attire.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 16.2 × 11.5 cm (6 3/8 × 4 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.381


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65365882

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