Mountjoy Blount, First Earl of Newport

Martin Droeshout

Associated Names
Martin Droeshout

Artist, Flemish, born c. 1570

The central portrait shows a person from the waist up, positioned with their body turned slightly to the side and their face looking directly at the viewer. They have delicate facial features with arched eyebrows, a pointed nose, and slightly parted lips. Their hair is curly and styled with some volume, and they are wearing a large, wide-brimmed hat. The person is dressed in formal attire, featuring a richly detailed doublet with a lace collar, and they have a sash across their chest. They are adorned with earrings that are visible beneath their hair. Surrounding the central portrait are various illustrations, including figures in elaborate clothing typical of the period, shown standing and engaged in activities such as hunting and jousting. The background consists of detailed engravings, depicting scenes of hunting with dogs and a jousting match, showcasing the activities and fashion of the era.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 21.2 × 13.6 cm (8 3/8 × 5 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.284


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

Wikidata ID

Q65362339

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