Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange

Crispijn de Passe I

Associated Names
Crispijn van de Passe I

Artist, Dutch, c. 1565 - 1637

The engraving depicts a bust portrait of a man shown from the chest up, oriented forward. The man has distinctive facial features, including a high forehead, prominent cheekbones, and a pointed beard and mustache. His hair is styled with a slight wave and a short, voluminous cut. He is wearing ornate clothing typical of the late Renaissance or early Baroque period, featuring a high-collared shirt with intricate embroidery and detailed patterning, possibly armor with buttons and etched designs. Surrounding the portrait is an oval border with an inscription. The background is a simple, dark texture that contrasts with the figure, emphasizing his detailed features and attire.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 16 × 12.3 cm (6 5/16 × 4 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.862

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. XV, no. 792


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

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

Q65222515

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