Henry III of England

Renold Elstrack

Associated Names
Renold Elstrack

Artist, English, 1571 - 1625

This is a detailed illustration of the upper body of a historical figure seated in a portrait position. He is depicted facing forward, holding a rod or scepter in his left hand and a shield in his right hand. He has a long, full beard, shoulder-length hair, and wears a crown. He is wearing an intricately designed cloak fastened with a large clasp. The frame includes Latin inscriptions and heraldic symbols in the corners. The background features decorative scrollwork.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 16.6 × 10.5 cm (6 9/16 × 4 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.610


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

Q65364912

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