Prince Ernest, Duke of Saxony and Cleves

Wolfgang Philipp Kilian

Associated Names
Wolfgang Philipp Kilian

Artist, German, 1654 - 1732

The image depicts the upper body of a person with long, wavy hair, a prominent mustache, and a solemn yet direct gaze. The individual is dressed in an ornate garment with an elaborate lace collar, layered fabric, and intricate patterns. There is no jewelry or objects visible. The background features engraved lines forming a simple backdrop. An oval frame surrounds the portrait with inscribed text.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 16.6 × 12.2 cm (6 9/16 × 4 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.437

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

Q65087536

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