Pocahontas

c. 1793

after Simon van de Passe

Associated Names
Simon van de Passe

Artist After, German, c. 1595 - 1647

The image consists of a bust-length portrait of a person within an oval frame. The individual is seated facing forward, with an upright posture and their head slightly tilted to the left. The person has delicate features, dark hair covered by a tall hat, and is dressed in elaborate clothing. They appear to be holding a small bouquet of flowers in one hand, with the other hand resting below. The oval frame surrounding them contains inscriptions. The background is plain with a subtle textured pattern, and there is text below the portrait explaining the individual's background. The paper shows creases, worn edges, and no other objects are present.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.8 × 14.5 cm (7 × 5 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1008

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. XVI, no. 106 (undescribed copy)


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Q65366568

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