Augustus, Duke of Saxony

1582

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image depicts a portrait of an older man within an ornate oval frame. The man has a serious expression, featuring a prominent forehead, full beard and mustache, and short, receding hair. He is portrayed wearing elaborate armor with a ruffled collar. The frame surrounding the portrait is intricately decorated with foliage, figures resembling classical statues, and heraldic symbols. The background is filled with ornamental designs. The artwork is dated 1582 at the bottom center.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 14.2 × 10.3 cm (5 9/16 × 4 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.71


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, 1950.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center: HB R

Wikidata ID

Q65070394

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