John of Gaunt

Renold Elstrack

Associated Names
Renold Elstrack

Artist, English, 1571 - 1625

The image shows an illustrated portrait of a man from the waist up. He is facing forward with a slight turn to his right, featuring a long beard, mustache, and wavy hair. The man wears a crown, ornate robe with patterns, and armor on his shoulders and arms. He holds a sword in his right hand and a helmet is nearby. The background has an intricate design with scrolls, framing the oval portrait. Text below identifies the man as Prince John of Gaunt.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 18 × 11.7 cm (7 1/16 × 4 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.520

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Edward Wenman Martin [d. 1853], London, (L.914). 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

Q65082185

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