Sir Henry Hobart

1641

Simon de Passe

Associated Names
Simon van de Passe

Artist, German, c. 1595 - 1647

The image depicts an engraving of a man shown from the waist up within an ornate oval frame. He is seated in a formal, upright position with his body slightly turned to the left and his gaze directed toward the viewer. The man has distinct facial features; a prominent nose, bushy eyebrows, and a short, well-groomed beard. His hair is mostly covered by a cap, with some curls visible at the sides. He is dressed in a richly detailed outfit, featuring a prominent ruff collar and a robe with intricately designed trim. A chain of office is draped around his shoulders. In his hands, he holds an unidentified object. The background consists of an elaborate decorative border, featuring scrollwork and an inscription on a banner surrounding the frame with text.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 19 × 10.7 cm (7 1/2 × 4 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.197

  • Catalogue Raisonné

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


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

Q65366855

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