Elizabeth, Queen of England

Crispijn de Passe I

Associated Names
Crispijn van de Passe I

Artist, Dutch, c. 1565 - 1637

The image is a portrait showing the upper half of a person seated. The individual is facing slightly to the left with their head slightly turned towards the viewer. They have a distinct facial structure with delicate features, including defined cheekbones, a straight nose, and a small mouth. Their hair is curly, styled into an elegant updo with several decorative hairpins. The attire is elaborate, showcasing a high lace ruff collar surrounding the neck, and a richly detailed garment that includes intricate patterns and textures. A pearl-like necklace adorns the visible portion of the collar. The background consists of a simple circular design with Latin inscriptions around the oval portrait.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 14.5 × 11.2 cm (5 11/16 × 4 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.5

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. XV, no. 713


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, 1951.

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

Q65222549

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