King Edward V

Renold Elstrack

Associated Names
Renold Elstrack

Artist, English, 1571 - 1625

The image shows a bust portrait of a young male figure within an oval frame. The subject has curly hair, a youthful face, and stares directly ahead. He wears a detailed garment and a crown, symbolizing royalty. In his right hand, he holds a flower. The background features scrollwork, shield motifs, and an inscription reading "EDVARDVS QVINTVS ANGLIE ET GALLIE REX DOMINVS HYBERNIAE." Additional decorative elements include florals and architecture. At the bottom, there is script mentioning Edward V.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 19.3 × 12.8 cm (7 5/8 × 5 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.382


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082176

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