Ludovic Stuart, Duke of Lennox and Richmond

Simon de Passe

Associated Names
Simon van de Passe

Artist, German, c. 1595 - 1647

The image is an engraved portrait of a man's upper body inside an oval medallion. The man is facing forward with his head turned slightly to the left. He has distinct facial features, a full beard, and a mustache. His hair is short and wavy. He wears a detailed garment with a high lace collar, a velvet cloak with embroidery, and an ornate chain around his neck. He holds a baton or staff in his hand. The background features heraldic elements like crests or shields. Below the portrait, there is decorative text detailing the person's title and achievements within the ornate border.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17.8 × 12 cm (7 × 4 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.240

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. XVI, no. 109


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

Q65367106

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