Frederick V, Count Palatine

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image shows a portrait of a person from the chest upwards, facing forward and slightly turned to their left. The individual has distinct facial features including a broad forehead, arched eyebrows, and deep-set eyes with a focused gaze. Their hair is styled in voluminous waves. They are wearing richly textured, ornate attire with detailed patterns, an elaborate ruffled collar, and decorative embellishments. The attire includes motifs of foliage or floral design and a pendant hangs from their neck. The background features a decorative arch with elegant patterns.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 45.2 × 33 cm (17 13/16 × 13 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.488


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

Q65070704

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