Tobias Matthew, D.D., Archbishop of York

Renold Elstrack

Associated Names
Renold Elstrack

Artist, English, 1571 - 1625

The image depicts a historical portrait of a man seated in an ornate frame. He is positioned facing forward with his eyes looking slightly to the side, showing sharp facial features such as a prominent nose and a beard. The man wears historical clothing, including a doublet and a cape with intricate patterns. His hands are clasped in front of him on a book. The border features cherubic figures, trumpets, and a coat of arms dated "1624." The background has engraving texture, and the bottom of the portrait includes Latin text.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17.9 × 16.8 cm (7 1/16 × 6 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.82


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

Q65365319

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