Sir Philip Sidney, Soldier and Poet

1745

George Vertue after Isaac Oliver

Associated Names
George Vertue

Artist, British, 1684 - 1756

Isaac Oliver

Artist After, French, c. 1565 - 1617

The image features Sir Philip Sidney seated outdoors on a rock in a relaxed pose. He has a composed expression, short curly hair under a large hat, and wears an ornate striped doublet and breeches with a lace collar. The setting includes lush greenery, a garden with hedges, a path leading to an architectural estate, and he holds a walking stick. The image is framed by an elaborate border with classical and heraldic motifs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    stipple and line engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 29.4 × 19.2 cm (11 9/16 × 7 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1108

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.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65225393

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