Sigismund III, King of Poland

Aegidius Sadeler II

Associated Names
Aegidius Sadeler II

Artist, Flemish, c. 1570 - 1629

The image displays a portrait engraving of a man in an elaborate outfit positioned centrally within an oval frame. The man has a mustache, a beard, and short hair, and is depicted facing forward with a composed expression. Two cherubs hold a ribbon with text below the portrait. The frame is surrounded by ornate architectural elements, including carvings and columns. An angelic figure with wings holds a scepter at the top of the frame. Classical statues are placed on either side of the portrait frame, along with engravings and inscriptions in the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 34.2 × 23.9 cm (13 7/16 × 9 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1111


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

Q65214186

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