Robert Devereux, Second Earl of Essex

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image shows an engraved portrait of an individual from the chest up, facing forward with their head slightly turned to the left. The person has prominent facial features with a strong jawline, a well-groomed beard, and mustache. Their hair is curly and covered by a wide-brimmed hat with feathers. They have a neutral expression and wear elaborate armor with intricate detailing. The background features engraved lines for texture and an inscribed oval frame with text. Handwriting in a script style is visible in the lower section of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 19.2 × 12.3 cm (7 9/16 × 4 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.445


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

Q65070664

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