Andrew Scott, Jesuit Missionary

Theodor Galle

Associated Names
Theodor Galle

Artist, Flemish, c. 1571 - 1633

The image shows a man standing with a slight turn to his body, facing forward but with his gaze directed slightly to the side. He has detailed facial features, with a mustache and short, neatly trimmed hair. He wears a cap, a formal garment with a high collar, and holds a small book in his right hand. The background consists of horizontal lines, creating a textured appearance. Below the portrait, there is a block of text providing additional context.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 16.8 × 11.4 cm (6 5/8 × 4 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1074

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

Q65367304

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