Cardinal Carolus Madrucius

1610

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image shows a bust-length portrait of a man turned slightly to his left. His facial features include a prominent nose and a neatly trimmed mustache and beard. He has a solemn expression. The man's head is covered with a distinctive, tall cap suggesting clerical attire, and he wears a collar around his neck. His upper body is dressed in a buttoned cloak or robe. He is not holding any objects, and no visible jewelry is present. The background is plain with detailed line work, and the portrait is framed within an oval beaded border with Latin text identifying the individual as a reverend and illustrious cardinal. Beneath the oval, there is additional decorative text enclosed within an ornate frame featuring cherubic faces at the corners.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 19.8 × 12.8 cm (7 13/16 × 5 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.820


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

Q65215066

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