Sir Henry Hobart

Simon de Passe

Associated Names
Simon van de Passe

Artist, German, c. 1595 - 1647

The image displays an engraved portrait of a man shown from the waist up. He is seated in a slightly turned position, his gaze directed towards the viewer. His facial features include a stern expression, a high forehead, and a trimmed beard and mustache. His hair is short and covered with a dark cap. The man is dressed in elaborate clothing, featuring a large, ruffled white collar and a robe adorned with intricate embroidery and patterned accents. Draped across his chest is a chain with ornate links and a large clasp. In his hand, he holds a scroll or a rolled-up piece of parchment. The background consists of an ornate oval frame with decorative elements and Latin inscriptions surrounding the portrait, indicating the man's noble or official status. The bottom of the image includes an inscription describing his titles and achievements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17.5 × 11.5 cm (6 7/8 × 4 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.196

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. XVI, no. 63, State iii


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Q65366845

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