Frederick Henry of Nassau

1630

anonymous, Dutch, 17th Century

Associated Names
Hugo Grotius

Author, Dutch, 1583 - 1645

The image depicts an engraving of a man from the waist up. He is standing in a three-quarter profile with his body slightly turned to the right. The man's face is turned towards the viewer, showing facial features such as a pronounced nose, a strong jawline, and curly, shoulder-length hair. He is dressed in ornate armor with a high, ridged collar. On the table before him, there is a detailed helmet and a baton-like object. The man is surrounded by an intricate frame featuring mythological figures, heraldic symbols, and architectural elements. Above him, two figures hold large feathery plumes. Behind the man is an interior setting with columns, and through an archway, an exterior cityscape with a river and buildings can be seen. Decorative text is included in the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 39.3 × 25 cm (15 1/2 × 9 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.669


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

Q65226884

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