Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image depicts a bust engraving of a man in three-quarter profile facing left. He is seated upright and visible from the chest upwards. The man has a distinguished face with defined features, a prominent nose, and a well-groomed mustache and beard. His hair is covered by a hat with decorative elements, including a plume. He wears ornate clothing typical of the period, including a doublet with detailed patterns and a high collar. An emblem or medallion is visible around the neck of the clothing. There are no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background features a decorative border with Latin text containing his name, "Robertus Dudleius," along with details of his titles and positions. The circular frame is decorated with floral and geometric patterns, with additional text at the bottom indicating dates of service.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7.7 × 6.1 cm (3 1/16 × 2 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.766


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

Q65214835

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