Frederick IV, Elector Palatine

1606

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image displays the upper torso of a man facing slightly left. He has a long, pointed beard and mustache, expressive eyes, curly shoulder-length hair, and a solemn expression. He wears a wide-brimmed hat with a feather, a detailed coat with a high collar, lace, trim, and buttons. A structured garment or cloak is draped over his shoulders. The background features textured patterns within an oval frame containing inscriptions and lettering, with additional intricate detailing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 15.2 × 11.9 cm (6 × 4 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.486


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

Q65070702

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