Darcy Wentworth

1623

Willem de Passe

Associated Names
Willem de Passe

Artist, Dutch, probably 1598 - 1637

The image shows an engraved portrait of a man from the waist up. He is positioned slightly turned to his left but looks directly at the viewer. His facial features include arched eyebrows, deep-set eyes, a prominent nose, and a pointed beard and mustache. His hair is voluminous, curly, and extends outward, framing his face. He is dressed in a high-collared outfit typical of the 17th century, adorned with intricate patterns and buttons. The collar is large, with lace edging. He appears to be wearing ornate armor over a richly decorated cloth garment. No visible jewelry is present, and he holds no objects. In the top right corner of the image, there is a coat of arms alongside inscriptions, including the year "1624". The background is plain, emphasizing the detailed engraving of the man.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 10.7 × 7.7 cm (4 3/16 × 3 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.264

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. XVI, no. 52


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

Q65368173

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