Henry Rich, First Earl of Holland

Willem de Passe

Associated Names
Willem de Passe

Artist, Dutch, probably 1598 - 1637

The image is an engraving depicting a bust portrait of a man. He is semi-profile, with distinct facial features such as high cheekbones, a mustache, and a neatly groomed beard or goatee. His period hairstyle is wavy and styled back. He is dressed in elaborate period clothing including armor with intricate detailing, and wears a pleated ruff around his neck. The armor includes decorative shoulder plates and gauntlets. In the background, the image is framed by an oval border with Latin text identifying him. The sides feature ornamental details with helmets and lances. Below the portrait, cursive text identifies him as Henry Rich, a knight and captain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 19.6 × 12.7 cm (7 11/16 × 5 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.255

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. XVI, no. 43, State ii


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

Q65368141

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