Elizabeth, Queen of England [right half]

Simon de Passe

Associated Names
Simon van de Passe

Artist, German, c. 1595 - 1647

The image depicts an upper body portrait of a person in an intricate, vintage style oval illustration. The person faces forward with a slight angle, displaying a calm expression. They have high-arching eyebrows, deep-set eyes, and a straight nose. The hair is styled with curls, adorned with pearls and a small crown or headpiece. The individual wears ornate clothing with a high lace ruff collar, richly decorated with embroidery and jewels around the chest area. Detailed jewelry, including a pendant and possibly earrings, complements the elegant attire. The background is plain, keeping the focus on the figure and their dress.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving pulled from silver medal engraved by the artist

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 5.8 × 4.8 cm (2 5/16 × 1 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.9236.b

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 51

Associated Artworks

This is a drawing of a coat of arms. The image features an intricate coat of arms design enclosed in an oval shape. The shield is divided into four parts, each containing heraldic symbols such as three lions passant guardant and three fleurs-de-lis. Above the shield, there is a crown adorned with regal decorations. On the left side of the shield, a dragon or wyvern stands upright, while on the right side a crowned lion is depicted in a similar position. Both creatures appear to be supporters of the shield. Encircling the oval are inscriptions in Latin. The entire composition suggests a historical or royal significance. The craftsmanship of the drawing is detailed, with precise linework contributing to the sense of depth and intricacy.

Shield of Queen Elizabeth [left half]

Simon van de Passe

1595

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, 1964. [1]
[1] This print comes from a large collection of “historical portrait” prints purchased by Rosenwald in 1948. A small subset of this collection—including this print—was sent at an unknown date to the NGA, where it was not immediately accessioned. When NGA registrars came upon this group in 1964, they and Rosenwald erroneously believed that the works had accidentally been omitted from the donor’s 1943 gift to the museum. As a result, the sheets were assigned retroactive accession numbers corresponding with that date. For related correspondence, see NGA curatorial file for objects 1943.3.9230-9317.

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

Q65025532

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