Sir Walter Raleigh

Anonymous Artist

Associated Names
Simon van de Passe

Artist After, German, c. 1595 - 1647

This image is a detailed portrait of a man. He is centered in the frame, in a formal pose, turned slightly to his right, and looking directly at the viewer. He has sharply defined facial features, including a smooth complexion, a pointed beard, and mustache. The man has a high forehead, styled hair with slight waves, and a short, neat appearance. He wears an elaborately decorated garment with intricate patterns and a high, heavily ruffled white collar. His hands are visible, one holding a staff or baton. There is an inscribed border with text in Latin surrounding him, and below the portrait is a script identifying the person. The background has a lined pattern, and the detailed border adds ornate and prestigious feel to the portrait.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 16 × 10.5 cm (6 5/16 × 4 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.234

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. XVI, no. 107


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

Q65216866