Tobias Matthew, Archbishop of York

Renold Elstrack

Associated Names
Renold Elstrack

Artist, English, 1571 - 1625

The image shows a portrait of a man from the waist up, seated with one hand on an open book. His facial features include a serious expression, thin lips, prominent cheekbones, combed-back hair under a hat, and a high-collared garment with visible ruffled collar layers. The portrait is surrounded by an oval frame with Latin inscriptions, flanked by two angels holding trumpets on each side. The background features a family crest at the top, with intricate detailing, including angelic figures, scrolls, and flowers. The lower section includes Latin script.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18 × 11.8 cm (7 1/16 × 4 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.853


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

Q65365035

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