Shield of James I [bottom half]

Simon de Passe

Associated Names
Simon van de Passe

Artist, German, c. 1595 - 1647

This is a drawing of a royal coat of arms. The image features a central shield adorned with quarters, each with symbols such as lions and fleurs-de-lis. The shield is surrounded by a circular banner with inscriptions in Latin, encircled by scrolling elements. Flanking the shield are two heraldic supporters: a crowned lion on the right and a unicorn with a crown on the left. Above the shield is a crown with cross and fleur-de-lis patterns. The drawing is executed with strong contrast between black lines and a pale background, resembling an engraving style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving pulled from silver medal engraved by the artist

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 5.7 × 4.8 cm (2 1/4 × 1 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.9243.b

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 68, State ii/ii

Associated Artworks

The image shows an oval-shaped illustration depicting an upper-body portrait of a man in a seated position. The man is wearing a wide-brimmed hat with a decorative emblem, and has a full beard and mustache. He is dressed in formal attire, with a ruffled collar and a fur-trimmed cloak. He wears a chain of office around his neck, and the background is textured and shaded darkly.

James I, King of England [top 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, 1943.

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

Q65025540

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