Magdalen de Pass

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image depicts a portrait of a woman from the chest up. She is facing forward, with her head slightly turned to the left, looking directly at the viewer. The woman has delicate features including a rounded face, a proportional nose, and pursed lips. Her hair is covered by a hood that fits snugly around the back of her head. She is wearing an elaborate ruffled collar typical of the early modern period fashion. The clothing is richly textured, featuring dark fabric with visible patterns on the upper garment. There are no visible accessories or objects in her hands. The background is plain, emphasizing the figure in the portrait.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 16.8 × 11.5 cm (6 5/8 × 4 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.965


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

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Wikidata ID

Q65215342

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