Philip III, King of Spain

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image depicts a detailed engraving of a man's head and upper torso. The man is facing slightly to his left and has identifiable features such as a strong chin, a neatly trimmed mustache, and short wavy hair. He has a solemn expression, gazing directly ahead. He is wearing ornate armor with an elaborate ruff collar, typical of the fashion of the time, adorned with a chain across his chest. The engraving includes intricate patterns and textures on the armor. The man is surrounded by an oval frame with floral and fruit motifs. A ribbon with inscribed text is above the frame, and the background features intricate hatching and linework, enhancing the overall ornate appearance of the engraving.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 21.8 × 17 cm (8 9/16 × 6 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.991


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

Q65215410

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