Henry IV, King of France

published 1598

Crispijn de Passe I

Associated Names
Crispijn van de Passe I

Artist, Dutch, c. 1565 - 1637

The image depicts a portrait of a man with striking facial features. He is wearing ornate armor and an elaborate collar, with a sash across his shoulder. The portrait is framed by an oval border with text. Detailed figures or motifs are present in the upper corners of the frame. The background is minimalist, with text and frame design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 14 × 10 cm (5 1/2 × 3 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.623

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. XV, no. 746

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

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65222464

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