Sigismund III, King of Poland and Sweden

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image shows an engraving of a man from the chest up. He is positioned facing slightly to his left, with his gaze directed towards the viewer. The man has delicate facial features with a prominent mustache and a pointed beard. His hair is neatly combed back, revealing a high hairline. He is dressed in elaborate attire with a high, ornate ruff around his neck. His clothing is richly adorned with decorative patterns. The man wears several ornate pieces of ceremonial armor or regalia with detailed, intricate designs, and a sash or belt embellished with complex motifs. The background consists of a decorative oval frame with text, and there is a variety of scrollwork and coat-of-arms motifs along the edges. The bottom of the engraving contains additional text identifying the figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 16 × 11.6 cm (6 5/16 × 4 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1112


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Q65215625

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