Francis Sylvestri, Cardinal

1604

Aegidius Sadeler II

Associated Names
Aegidius Sadeler II

Artist, Flemish, c. 1570 - 1629

The image shows a man in a formal high-collared outfit and a distinct hat, with a clean-shaven face, a mustache, and a short pointed beard. The man has a serious expression, defined eyebrows, medium-length wavy hair partly covered by the hat. The portrait is surrounded by an ornate oval frame with Latin text. Two seated female figures are behind the frame, with one holding scales and a sword, and the other holding a mirror and a serpent. Above the man's portrait is a large crest with intricate designs and a cherubic face. The background features various patterns, architectural elements, columns, and floral motifs. At the bottom are more Latin text and the artists' names.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 23.1 × 15.2 cm (9 1/8 × 6 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1160


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

Q65214188

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