Desiderius Erasmus

Lucas Emil Vorsterman after Hans Holbein the Younger

Associated Names
Lucas Emil Vorsterman

Artist, Flemish, 1595 - 1675

Hans Holbein the Younger

Artist After, German, 1497/1498 - 1543

The image shows an upper half portrait of Desiderius Erasmus Rotterodamus. He is seated with his body slightly turned towards the left. His facial features are distinct, with a long straight nose, prominent cheekbones, and a slight smile. He has wavy hair that peeks out from underneath a large, soft hat that fits snugly on his head. He is wearing a coat with a luxurious fur trim, and his hands are folded gently in front of him, partially covered by the coat's long sleeves. The background of the image is a simple, textured surface. The name "Desiderius Erasmus Rotterodamus" is prominently displayed at the bottom of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18.9 × 14.8 cm (7 7/16 × 5 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.496


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

Q65361607

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