Franciscus de Mendoza

published 1626

Karel van Sichem

Associated Names
Karel van Sichem

Artist, Dutch, c. 1575 - active 1604

The image shows an engraving of a man from the waist up, facing forward. He has a high forehead, a long straight nose, a well-defined jawline with a full beard, and wavy hair flowing around his shoulders. He is dressed in elaborate armor with intricate details and patterns, and wears a sash diagonally across his chest. The background features a textured, circular frame, with text surrounding the engraving at the top and bottom.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.5 x 12.6 cm (6 7/8 x 4 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 18.3 x 13.5 cm (7 3/16 x 5 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.903

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 14

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

Q65360879

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