Eduardus Poppius, Preacher

Unknown 19th Century

Associated Names
Unknown 19th Century
Artist
The artwork is an engraving of Eduardus Poppius, shown from the chest up. He is positioned facing forward with his head slightly turned to his right. He has a long, full beard and mustache, and is wearing a cap that covers his head. He is dressed in a dark robe with a white ruffled collar. The background consists of an intricately designed oval frame with inscriptions encircling him. Below the portrait, there is additional text in a decorative script set against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 19.5 × 13 cm (7 11/16 × 5 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1014

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

Q65215456