Elizabeth, Princess, Wife of the Elector Palatine Frederick V, King of Bohemia

Crispijn de Passe I

Associated Names
Crispijn van de Passe I

Artist, Dutch, c. 1565 - 1637

The image is an engraved portrait of a woman. She is positioned slightly turned to her left, with her hands resting in front of her. She has a serene expression and delicate facial features. Her hair is styled high with intricate waves and a large decorative element at the back. She is wearing an elaborate dress with pearl embellishments along the bodice and ornate lace ruffles around the neck and shoulders. The attire features detailed patterns and extends down her arms. She is wearing a pearl necklace and a pearl earring on her left ear. The background is simple, with an inscription arched above her and textured lines for emphasis.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 144 × 10.6 cm (56 11/16 × 4 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.13

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. XV, no. 715


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

Q65222561

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