Robert II, King of Scotland

published 1603

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image is an engraving of a man's upper body. He is facing slightly to the left, with his gaze directed towards the viewer's left. The man has detailed facial features, including heavy eyelids, high cheekbones, and a subtle expression. He has long wavy hair under a crown with a jewel and fur trim. The man wears regal clothing with a fur-collared mantle and a patterned garment. He holds a book or document in his left hand. The background has decorative elements like stylized leaves, and the image is framed with ornate borders. Latin text below the image identifies him as Robertus II, King of Scots, with additional Latin inscription underneath.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving [first published, 1602]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 23.3 × 15.2 cm (9 3/16 × 6 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.41


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

Wikidata ID

Q65216370

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