Willem Lodewyk, Count of Nassau

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
Unknown 19th Century

Artist

The image shows an engraving of a man from the shoulders up, facing slightly towards the right. He has distinct facial features with a strong eyebrow line, broad nose, full beard, and mustache. His hair is short. He is depicted wearing an elaborate outfit with a high ruffled collar and a detailed cloak. The portrait is framed in a circular design against a lined background. Below the image is a rectangular nameplate with the inscription: WILLEM LODEWYK, GRAEF VAN NASSAU, and additional identifying details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26 × 17.8 cm (10 1/4 × 7 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1223

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

Q65215810

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