Joannes Swicardus, Archbishop of Maguntino

1606

Peter Isselburg

Associated Names
Peter Isselburg

Artist, German, born 1580

The image shows a portrait of a middle-aged man with prominent facial features, short curly hair, and elaborate clothing typical of a historical or formal figure. He is framed within an oval surrounded by decorative elements, including cherubs and a coat of arms at the top center. Allegorical figures are positioned on either side of the oval, one holding a scepter and wearing a crown, the other holding a musical instrument. Below the portrait is a Latin inscription detailing the subject's titles. The background includes architectural elements and decorative motifs, enhancing the grand composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 29.5 × 20.3 cm (11 5/8 × 8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1157


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

Q65364238

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