Charles I, King of England, as Duke of York

Simon de Passe

Associated Names
Simon van de Passe

Artist, German, c. 1595 - 1647

This is an engraved portrait depicting the upper body of a seated individual facing slightly to their left. The person has distinctive facial features with closed lips, a nose, and eyes looking directly at the viewer. They have upward styled hair with slight curls at the sides. The person is wearing an elaborate outfit that includes a detailed ruffled collar, a patterned doublet with vertical decorations, and ornate sleeves. There are no visible accessories or objects. An oval border surrounds the portrait with Latin text, and on either side, there are male and female figures holding staffs. The background is textured, contrasting with the smooth depiction of the person within the circular frame.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 14.1 × 9 cm (5 9/16 × 3 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.188

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. XVI, no. 33


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

Q65366828

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