Charles I, King of England

Simon de Passe

Associated Names
Simon van de Passe

Artist, German, c. 1595 - 1647

The image is a portrait capturing the upper body of a person. The individual is positioned facing slightly to the right but looking forward, giving a three-quarter view of their face. The person's facial features include a prominent nose, small mouth, and open eyes with distinct eyebrows, framed by short, curly hair. Their attire consists of a richly detailed garment, adorned with intricate patterns and a high, ruffled lace collar around the neck. A medallion-like piece of jewelry is worn around their neck. The background of the portrait is an oval vignette with a decorative border inscribed with text, set against a plain surface emphasizing the central figure.

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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

    1943.3.9268

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 40


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

Inscriptions

Simon Passeus sculp

Wikidata ID

Q65025569

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