Henry VI of England

Renold Elstrack

Associated Names
Renold Elstrack

Artist, English, 1571 - 1625

The image shows a three-quarters profile of a man identified as Henry VI of England, featuring his head and upper torso. He is seated, holding a scepter in his left hand and an orb in his right hand. He has particular facial features, including a prominent, angular jawline and thin lips, with deep-set eyes looking straight ahead. Henry VI wears a crown with jewels, and his short hair indicates thinning. He is dressed in an opulent robe with a fur collar, adorned with a necklace featuring large medallions and an intricately detailed brooch. The background features a circular engraved design with text around the perimeter, displaying patterns and symbols associated with royalty. The image includes detailed text providing historical information about Henry VI.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17.6 × 11.1 cm (6 15/16 × 4 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.639


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

Q65364945

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