Anne Bill

Simon de Passe

Associated Names
Simon van de Passe

Artist, German, c. 1595 - 1647

The image is an engraving of a woman in a portrait, shown from the shoulders up within an oval frame. The woman has a calm expression, detailed eyes, a slightly downturned mouth, and a prominent nose. She wears a high-collared dress with lace trim and a lace-edged cap. Above the frame is an angelic figure with wings and curly hair, resting hands on top of the frame, looking downwards. Decorative elements above include clouds, books, and musical instruments. The background features trees and a distant landscape. The lower part of the image contains ornate text detailing the dedication of the artwork.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 15 × 9.8 cm (5 7/8 × 3 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.174

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. XVI, no. 22


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Q65366766

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