Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset

Simon de Passe

Associated Names
Simon van de Passe

Artist, German, c. 1595 - 1647

The image shows a portrait of Robert Car, Earl of Somerset. He is depicted from the chest up, facing slightly to his left. He has an oval face, large eyes, a distinct nose, and a neatly trimmed mustache and pointed goatee. His curly hair frames his face and extends to his shoulders. He is dressed in elaborate period clothing with intricate patterns, including a high lace collar, embroidery, and decorative sashes. There is a chain or badge across his chest. The background has detailed linework but is plain, with an oval border containing inscriptive details of his title.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving [facsimile]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 20.2 × 14 cm (7 15/16 × 5 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1130

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. XVI, no. 116

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65366575

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