Robert Bertie, First Earl of Lindsey

Robert van Voerst after Georg Geldorp

Associated Names
Robert van Voerst

Artist, Dutch, 1597 - 1635/1636

Georg Geldorp

Artist After, Flemish, c. 1589 - 1653

The image displays a man in a portrait engraving. He is portrayed from the chest up in a slightly angled seated position. The man has distinct facial features, including a high forehead, sharp nose, and pointed chin with facial hair consisting of a mustache and small goatee. His hair is thin, styled back to reveal a receding hairline. He is adorned with a detailed high-collared lace ruff around his neck, an ornate garment with embroidery and lace, and a diagonal sash across his shoulder. A buttoned doublet is visible under the outer garment. The engraving is oval-shaped with an inscription identifying the individual as Robert Bartu. Ornate script at the lower part of the image further confirms his noble status. The background is textured with fine lines, enhancing the intricate design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 22.7 × 16.8 cm (8 15/16 × 6 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.508

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 16, State only


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65365708

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