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W. B. Dukes

British, d. 1942

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The image depicts a man sitting in an armchair. He has long hair, a serious expression, and is wearing a robe with fur trim, a patterned vest, and a lace cravat. There is a chain draped over his shoulders, and the chair has floral patterns. In the background, there is a tapestry and a crown on a pedestal.
James MacArdell, Sir John Moore, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.916

Sir John Moore

James MacArdell · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.916

The image is an engraving depicting the upper body of a formal, seated man. His face is turned slightly to the left, looking directly at the viewer. He has defined facial features with a prominent nose, voluminous eyebrows, a mustache, and short, curly dark hair. The man is wearing an elaborate outfit with visible striped armor on his right arm, a large ruffled collar, and a draped sash crossing his chest. He holds a baton-like object in his right hand. Surrounding the portrait is an ornate oval frame with inscriptions, flanked by two seated female figures and a crowned coat of arms at the top. The background features intricate, symbolic engravings.
Peter Isselburg, Frederick V, King of Bohemia, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.974

Frederick V, King of Bohemia

Peter Isselburg · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.974

The image shows the upper body of a person with short, curly hair and distinctive facial features. The individual is dressed in ornate clothing with a ruffled collar and a decorated garment. They are wearing jewelry and holding a small book. The background is an engraving with classical elements, pillars, and mythical figures. It is bordered by decorative motifs, Latin inscriptions, and symbolic designs.
Lucas Kilian, Ferdinand II, Roman Emperor, 1628, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.461

Ferdinand II, Roman Emperor

Lucas Kilian · 1628 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.461

This is a detailed engraving of the title page of a book titled "The Golden Scepter." The central rectangular area features the title of the book, "THE GOLDEN SCEPTER. with The Churches Marriage; And THE CHURCHES CARRIAGE. In three Treatises, BY The late Learned Divine, John Preston." Surrounding the central text are various intricate engravings. In the top left corner, one scene shows a kneeling individual receiving a scepter from an enthroned figure, accompanied by the text, "Then was I in his eyes as one that found favor." To the right, another scene depicts a king and a woman with the text, "I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine." Below, on the left, a group of figures is shown, with some appearing empathetic, and the words, "They have humbled themselves, therefore I will not destroy them." In the bottom right corner, an individual is depicted bending over a book, illuminated by a divine light, alongside the phrase, "When thou goest, it shall lead thee." The style is reminiscent of the detailed woodcut or metal engraving techniques from the 17th century, with intricate shading and texture created using hatching and cross-hatching.
George Glover, Title Page for The Golden Scepter, by John Preston, published 1638, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.543

Title Page for The Golden Scepter, by John Preston

George Glover · published 1638 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.543

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a young man looking directly at the viewer with a composed expression. He has short, light hair and wears a hat with a decorative feather. He has delicate facial features, a confident gaze, and is dressed in a richly detailed outfit with a fur-collared cloak and an embroidered garment beneath. He holds a scepter in his right hand. The portrait is framed by an ornate oval border with text and a coat of arms at the top left corner. The background features intricate engravings and text below the portrait provides details about the person depicted.
Michel Corneille, Edward VI, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.384

Edward VI

Michel Corneille · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.384

The image shows a portrait of a person depicted from the waist up, positioned with their body slightly turned to the side while their head faces forward, looking directly at the viewer. The person has distinctive facial features with pronounced eyebrows, a well-groomed mustache, and long wavy hair that falls over the shoulders. They are dressed in a dark garment with a detailed, ruffled white collar. The person is encased within an ornate oval frame that bears inscriptions and decorative elements. Around this frame are additional embellishments, including the figure of a bearded man holding a trident and a seated figure of a woman. In the background, several ships sail on the sea under a cloud-filled sky.
Cornelis van Dalen I, Algeron Percy, 10th Earl of Northumberland, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.545

Algeron Percy, 10th Earl of Northumberland

Cornelis van Dalen I · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.545

This is a drawing of the reformation of the Church of England. The image depicts an elaborate allegorical scene featuring architectural structures and symbolic actions against elements like "Superstition" and "Religion." Figures are engaged in activities on two sides; on one, individuals are dismantling or confronting structures labeled as "Superstition," while on the other, they appear to be building or maintaining a structure under the banner "Religion." The scene is set within an architectural framework with decorative columns and a grand arch adorned with a banner displaying the event's title. Symbols of authority and scripture are present, indicating a rich religious and political context.
Robert White, Title Page to Gilbert Burnet, Historie of theReformation of the Church of England, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.863

Title Page to Gilbert Burnet, Historie of theReformation of the Church of England

Robert White · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.863

The image shows an engraved portrait of a man within an ornate oval frame. The man has distinct facial features, with a prominent nose and a neatly trimmed beard. He wears formal clothing, including a high ruffed collar and a buttoned robe. The frame is adorned with decorative elements such as flowers and leaves. Above the portrait is an angelic figure with wings, reclining with one arm propped on a skull on a shelf. Additional symbolic elements surround the frame, including an emblem resembling a coat of arms and an illustration involving a compass and a ruler. Below the frame, there is a small plaque with an inscription in English.
Unknown 19th Century, William Camden, published 1636, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.388

William Camden

Unknown 19th Century · published 1636 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.388

The image shows a man standing behind a wooden stand or desk. He has shoulder-length wavy hair and a mustache. He is wearing a long coat, elaborate pants, and pointed shoes. The man is holding an open book with the words "Copes Order" visible. There are two large medallions displayed above him. The background has a checkered floor pattern, with words stitched or engraved saying "The names of the Iury of Life and death."
Unknown 19th Century, Colonel John Lilburne, published 1649, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.606

Colonel John Lilburne

Unknown 19th Century · published 1649 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.606

The image shows an engraved portrait of a man depicted from the chest up. He is positioned facing slightly to the viewer's right, with his head turned toward the viewer, providing a three-quarter view of his face. The man has distinct facial features with a neatly trimmed beard and curly hair that frames his head, extending down to his ears. He is wearing an elaborate ruffled collar and a richly detailed jacket that includes a sash across his chest. Around his neck, he has a chain with a pendant. The image is framed within an oval border, and outside this oval, there is text inscribed, which includes "ROBERTUS CAR COMES SOMERSET" around the perimeter. The background of the image is crosshatched, giving a sense of depth and emphasizing the engraved style of the portrait. The surrounding area contains inscriptions in multiple languages, providing elaborate textual elements above and below the image.
Andries Jacobsz Stock, Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.246

Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset

Andries Jacobsz Stock · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.246