Vox Regis, by Thomas Scott

1624

Attributed to Crispijn de Passe I

Associated Names
Crispijn van de Passe I

Artist, Dutch, c. 1565 - 1637

This is a drawing depicting a royal figure on a throne surrounded by courtiers and soldiers. The central figure is on a throne, dressed in robes and holding a sceptre and orb. Flanking the throne are soldiers holding swords and courtiers with bowed heads. The room has arched windows, symmetry, and balance in the composition. The embedded text refers to wisdom, authority, and obedience. The drawing shows attention to detail in the clothing and expressions of the figures. It captures a moment of ceremonial significance, possibly a scene of homage or coronation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 15.9 × 11.9 cm (6 1/4 × 4 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.22

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Q65369348

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