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Reverend J. Burleigh James

British, active mid 19th century

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The image shows an engraving of a person from the waist up. The individual has well-defined facial features, including a narrow face, arched eyebrows, and a gaze directed forward. The person's short hair is styled back, and they wear a garment with intricate patterns and fur trim. A lace ruff encircles their neck, and they wear a medallion or pendant. The engraving is enclosed in a circular frame with decorative details and text identifying the person as a high-ranking noble. Small images of books or plaques with text flank the frame. The background features a detailed design, and the outer section includes verses of text.
Francis Delaram, Charles Prince of Wales (Charles I), published 1616, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.280

Charles Prince of Wales (Charles I)

Francis Delaram · published 1616 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.280

The image is an engraved portrait showing a man's upper body. He is slightly turned to his right but facing forward. The man has distinct facial features, including strong cheekbones, a pointed nose, and a goatee, along with thick, wavy hair styled back. He is dressed in a dark garment with a ruffled white collar, a buttoned vest or coat, and wears a chain with a pendant. The portrait is within an oval frame with intricate designs, a classical head above it, and crossed staff-like elements at the top corners. There is a decorative section below with Latin inscription. The artwork is in black and white with detailed shading and engraved line work.
Jacob Matham, Cesare d'Arpino, 1606, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.62

Cesare d'Arpino

Jacob Matham · 1606 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.62

The image is an engraving of a person depicted from the waist up. The person is positioned in a slightly turned stance, with their head facing forward. The facial features include prominent eyes, a broad nose, and a full beard. The hair is curly and falls to the side of the face, emerging from under a large fabric hat. The clothing is ornate and detailed, featuring a richly textured and patterned fabric with elaborate designs on the sleeves and body. The person is holding a scroll in their right hand. Surrounding the individual is a text in a classical style, and the background is plain.
Hieronymus Hopfer, David Funck, Leopold Dick, c. 1525/1550, etching on laid paper, Purchased as the gift of Dewayne and Faith Perry, 2012.71.1

Leopold Dick

Hieronymus Hopfer, David Funck · c. 1525/1550 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2012.71.1

The image shows a bust portrait of a man, focusing on the head and upper torso. The person is positioned in a slight three-quarter view, looking towards the viewer. He has long, wavy hair that falls around his shoulders and a distinctive mustache. His facial features are defined, with prominent cheekbones and a slightly furrowed brow. He is wearing a jacket over a shirt with a wide collar or scarf, which gives an impression of a voluminous neckline. The background features a textured oval border within a rectangular frame. The overall engraving style is detailed with hatching to suggest shadow and depth.
Josias English, William Dobson, Portrait Painter, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.651

William Dobson, Portrait Painter

Josias English · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.651

The image shows a portrait of a man from the waist up, seated and facing slightly to the left. His facial features include a defined jawline, a straight nose, and a pair of eyes that look directly at the viewer, while his hairstyle is short and neatly combed back. He is dressed in attire indicative of nobility, including a finely detailed doublet and an elaborate ruffled collar. The garment is ornate, with decorative patterns and embellishments. Around him is an oval frame with inscriptions, and surrounding this frame are stylized heraldic elements, including a lion on the left and a crest on the right. The background is filled with intricate engravings and inscriptions containing text or poetry at the bottom of the image.
Renold Elstrack, John, Lord Harrington of Exton, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.80

John, Lord Harrington of Exton

Renold Elstrack · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.80

The image shows a portrait of a man depicted from the waist up. He is seated or angled slightly to the side. The man's facial features include a mustache and a pointed beard. His hair is styled in a short wavy manner with a laurel wreath. He is dressed in elaborate attire with a lace ruff around his neck, a detailed garment, a fur-trimmed robe or cloak, and a chain necklace. In his right hand, he holds a scepter. The background is dark with circular patterns and Latin inscriptions, and on the right side, there's an emblem attached by a ribbon. The border also contains inscriptions framing the portrait.
Crispijn van de Passe I, James I, King of England, 1613, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.10

James I, King of England

Crispijn van de Passe I · 1613 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.10

The image is a detailed portrait showing the head and upper torso of a bearded man. The man is facing forward with a direct gaze towards the viewer. He has short, wavy hair and a well-groomed beard and mustache. He wears a garment with a high, elaborate lace collar. Surrounding the portrait is an ornate oval frame with an inscription "Henricus Slationis Bleywickensis." In the background, there is an intricate design with two griffin-like creatures holding a banner, and an open book with the words "Liber Seditiosus" visible at the bottom of the frame. Text in decorative script appears beneath the frame.
Unknown 19th Century, Henrich Daniel Slatius, Arminian Preacher, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.1120

Henrich Daniel Slatius, Arminian Preacher

Unknown 19th Century · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.1120

The image depicts the upper half of a young person's body in portrait view. The person is posed looking directly at the viewer with slightly angled body. They have short, lightly wavy hair and a smooth facial expression. They wear an elaborate outfit with a lace collar and decorative elements. The person holds an object in their right hand near their chest. In the background, there is an oval frame surrounding the portrait with text overlay outside the main image.
Adriaen Matham, Prince Christian of Denmark, Son of Christian IV, 1615, engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.308

Prince Christian of Denmark, Son of Christian IV

Adriaen Matham · 1615 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1950.14.308

The man is seated on a horse in a rearing position. He is visible from head to waist, with a voluminous ruffed collar around his neck and long, wavy hair. He wears ornate armor and holds the reins of the horse, which is also adorned with decorative elements. The background shows a cityscape and a hillside. Two ornate crests are in the upper corners of the image.
Crispijn van de Passe I, Frederick, King of Bohemia, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.490

Frederick, King of Bohemia

Crispijn van de Passe I · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.490

This drawing features a knight on horseback battling a dragon. The scene shows a figure in armor on a horse fighting a dragon with a lance. Background elements include foliage, trees, and rocks. In the corner, another figure watches. The style appears to be that of an engraving with detailed linework, highlighting movement and tension in the battle.
Lucas Emil Vorsterman, Saint George and the Dragon, 1627, engraving on laid paper, Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund, 2022.61.1

Saint George and the Dragon

Lucas Emil Vorsterman · 1627 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2022.61.1