Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy, Prince of Piedmont

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image depicts a man's upper torso, slightly turned to the left but facing forward. He has distinct facial features including a prominent nose, sharp cheekbones, and a mustache and goatee. His hair is styled back and appears light in color. He is wearing an intricate outfit with a high, lace-trimmed ruff collar, dark clothing with elaborate embroidery and decorative patterns, including a detailed chain or sash across his chest. The background is dark, and there is an oval frame around the portrait.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 20.7 × 13.7 cm (8 1/8 × 5 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.429


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

Wikidata ID

Q65070649

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