John Thompson

1645

William Marshall

Associated Names
William Marshall

Artist, English, active 1617/1649

The image shows a portrait of a man with his upper body depicted. He is positioned with his body slightly angled but facing forward, and his head turned towards the viewer, with his right hand pointing to the center of his chest. The man's facial features include a prominent mustache and beard, with long, wavy hair cascading to his shoulders. He is dressed in a richly detailed garment featuring a wide, lace-trimmed collar and a coat adorned with rows of buttons. He wears a decorative piece at his neck. The background includes a scene with several ships at sea and a coastal environment. The portrait is framed with elaborate scrollwork.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 14.5 × 9 cm (5 11/16 × 3 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.474


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

Q65368998

You may be interested in

Loading Results