Henry VII of England

published 1618

Renold Elstrack

Associated Names
Renold Elstrack

Artist, English, 1571 - 1625

The image is an engraved portrait of a man believed to be Henry VII. He is shown in a three-quarter view of the upper body, sitting upright with a dignified posture. The man has an oval face, subtle facial features, and medium-length wavy hair under his hat. He wears a hat with a decorative front element, a fur-trimmed robe over a dark garment with intricate embroidery near the neckline. The man holds a scepter in his right hand and a royal orb in his left. The background is filled with detailed engraving, including borders, a decorative banner, heraldic symbols, and Latin inscriptions. At the bottom, there is a coat of arms and an inscription of his royal titles.

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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

    1950.14.642


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Edward Wenman Martin [d. 1853], London, (L.914). William Salt Library [founded c. 1869], Stafford, (L.2259a). 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

Q65364971

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