Sir Francis Bacon

Simon de Passe

Associated Names
Simon van de Passe

Artist, German, c. 1595 - 1647

The image shows the upper body of a man seated and leaning slightly forward. His face is turned towards the viewer, revealing distinct facial features including a moustache and a beard. His eyes are prominent and he has curly hair that is partially covered by a tall, brimmed hat with a decorative band. His attire is elaborate, featuring a broad, ornate ruff collar and a richly detailed doublet with patterned sleeves. Around his shoulders, he wears a patterned cape or coat. His hands are visible at the bottom of the image, with one resting on a surface. The man is enclosed within an oval frame. In the background, parallel lines create a textured effect. Beneath the image, there's a section of text that pays tribute to the man.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 12.5 × 7.5 cm (4 15/16 × 2 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.165

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, undescribed


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

Q65366710

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