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Hermann Marx

British, d. 1948

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The image shows a portrait of a man from the upper portion of his body. He is facing forward with a slightly turned head. The man has an elongated face, a prominent nose, a small mustache, and long wavy hair that flows past his shoulders. His attire is elaborate with a high collar or ruffled garment visible. The background features stylized clouds, adding depth to the scene. The engraved text identifies the subject as Algernon Percy, Earle of Northumberland, and credits the artist and engravers.
John Payne, Algernon Percy, Earl of Northampton, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.323

Algernon Percy, Earl of Northampton

John Payne · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.323

The image shows two medallions. The left medallion features a man in profile, facing right, with a beard and short wavy hair. He wears a high-collared garment. The text reads "TH. BODLY.” The right medallion shows a person standing in profile facing right, wearing a long tunic with a sash, holding two small busts. The person stands on a textured ground with text framing the medallion. Both medallions have a background of fine lines and decorative borders, with a horizontal line connecting them and a number “2” between them on the paper.
Michael Burghers, Thomas Bodley, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.868

Thomas Bodley

Michael Burghers · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.868

The illustration shows the upper half of a mature man's body. He is positioned facing slightly to the left while looking directly at the viewer. The man has a prominent forehead, deep-set eyes, and a heavy beard and mustache. His hair is curly and receding. He wears a high-collared jacket with decorative buttons and holds a small branch or sprig of leaves in his right hand. Surrounding him is an elaborate border with classical architectural elements and cherubs holding cornucopias filled with fruit. The background displays detailed architectural engravings and Latin text inscriptions, including a name and date.
Francis Delaram, Matthias de l'Obel, 1615, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.124

Matthias de l'Obel

Francis Delaram · 1615 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.124

The image shows a portrait of a man from the waist up, who is seated and facing slightly towards the viewer's left. The man has a distinguished facial expression, with a neatly trimmed beard and mustache. He has short hair beneath a tall, wide-brimmed hat that sits firmly on his head. He is dressed in an elaborate outfit typical of the early 17th century, featuring a richly fur-trimmed cloak and a ruffled lace collar. In his right hand, he is holding a rolled document, and there appears to be a map or document partially visible in his left hand. The background features intricate scrollwork framing the subject's head and shoulders, with ships and nautical imagery suggesting exploration or maritime context. Beneath the portrait is text describing the individual's titles and achievements, along with a decorative crest.
Simon van de Passe, Sir Thomas Smith, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.243

Sir Thomas Smith

Simon van de Passe · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.243

The image shows a bust-length portrait of an individual positioned slightly angled to the right, with a confident expression. The person has a mustache, goatee, wavy hair parted at the middle, and is wearing formal attire with a textured tunic, collared shirt with lace detailing, a draped sash, and a ruffled ribbon. They hold a globe in their left hand. The background includes a circle with decorative text and horizontal lines.
Willem de Passe, Magdalena van de Passe, Sir Francis Drake, published 1620, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.366

Sir Francis Drake

Willem de Passe, Magdalena van de Passe · published 1620 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.366

The image is a portrait of a man within an oval frame that resembles a wreath. The man is facing slightly to his right with his left hand resting outside the wreath. He has a mustache, curly shoulder-length hair, and wears a garment with a lace-trimmed collar under a dark outer garment. There is a pin or brooch at his neck. Surrounding the portrait are two winged cherubs on columns, both writing or drawing with open books in front of them. Garlands hang from the columns and there is an inscription on a draped cloth below the portrait. Books, a quill, and a simple textured background are also part of the image.
Robert Gaywood, Edward Cocker, Arithmetician and Writing Master, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.630

Edward Cocker, Arithmetician and Writing Master

Robert Gaywood · · etching ·  Accession ID  1951.11.630

The image features an engraving of a kneeling man in profile, facing left. The man is kneeling on a step, pointing with his right hand towards an open book with text, while resting his left hand on his chest. He has a beard, long hair, and wears elaborate clothing. The background shows a wall with two windows, a table with the book, a floral arrangement labeled "Gratia," and a scroll labeled "Christi Tracto." Through the windows, a landscape with a mountain and trees is visible, and there are clouds with beams of light towards the man's heart labeled with Latin inscriptions. In the bottom right corner, there is a crown labeled "Splendidiam et Gloriam". The scene is divided by a column, and the lighting accentuates the man's contemplative posture.
William Marshall, Charles I, published 1649, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.430

Charles I

William Marshall · published 1649 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.430

The image is an engraving showing a bust of a man, visible from the chest up, facing the viewer directly in a seated position. The man has distinct facial features with a prominent nose, pronounced cheekbones, and deep-set eyes. His expression is serious. He is wearing a large, flat hat and a fur-trimmed cloak. His hair appears short and is not prominently visible under his hat. Surrounding him is an oval frame with foliage patterns, and text along the border reading "THOMAS STAPLETONUS ANGLUS, AETAT. ANNO LXIII." The background is filled with intricate detailing.
Léonard Gaultier, Thomas Stapleton, D.D., engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.1142

Thomas Stapleton, D.D.

Léonard Gaultier · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.1142

The image is a portrait of Reginaldus Pollus, showing him from the waist up. He is seated in a three-quarters position facing slightly to the right. He has a long, flowing beard and a solemn expression, with his hair hidden under his cardinal's galero. Reginaldus is dressed in rich ecclesiastical garments that drape in heavy folds around his shoulders, adorned with buttons down the front. His left hand rests on his knee, partially covered by his robe. Behind him, there is part of a wooden chair with a spherical finial on the top of the post. In the background, there is a textured pattern.
Nicolas de Larmessin IV, Cardinal Reginald Pole, Archbishop of Canterbury, published 1729, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.1010

Cardinal Reginald Pole, Archbishop of Canterbury

Nicolas de Larmessin IV · published 1729 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.1010

The image features an engraving of a person standing behind a zither on a table with a cloth. The person has long hair and a beard, wearing a dress with intricate details. A dog with a collar is present on the left. Background elements include a railing, balusters, columns, and an inscription above the person's head.
Anonymous Artist, Barbara van Beck, A Bearded Lady, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.1189

Barbara van Beck, A Bearded Lady

Anonymous Artist · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.1189