Sir Walter Raleigh

Simon de Passe

Associated Names
Simon van de Passe

Artist, German, c. 1595 - 1647

The image portrays the upper body of a man facing slightly to the left but looking directly at the viewer. The man has defined facial features, with a high forehead, narrow eyes, and a pointed beard and mustache. His hair is short and wavy, styled neatly. He is adorned in a richly detailed garment with an elaborate lace collar, large ornamental buttons, a tassel around his neck, and patterned fabric. The man holds a slender object in his right hand. The background features an ornate oval border with text and flourishes, a decorated band with text above the portrait, and a heraldic coat of arms with more text below, all set against an aged paper background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 18.9 × 11.2 cm (7 7/16 × 4 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.231

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. XVI, no. 107


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

Q65367042

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