Maria of Austria, Infanta of Spain

1622

Simon de Passe

Associated Names
Simon van de Passe

Artist, German, c. 1595 - 1647

The image is an engraving of a portrait of a young woman. She is shown from the shoulders up, facing forward with a direct gaze. Her features include large eyes, a small nose, and a slightly pursed mouth. Her hair is light and curly, styled closely to her head, with a thin headband. She wears a garment with a lace ruff collar, intricate patterns, and textures. Around her shoulders are decorative elements. The woman wears earrings and the background has detailed hatching. The image is bordered by an oval frame with inscriptions in Latin.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 16.1 × 10.7 cm (6 5/16 × 4 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.831

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. XVI, no. 83

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Unknown collection (partial stamp). 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

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65366519

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