Sir George Croke

Robert Vaughan

Associated Names
Robert Vaughan

Artist, English, active 1622/1678

The image shows an engraved portrait of a man's upper body. He is positioned at a slight angle, facing slightly to the left, with his hands visible, one of which appears to be holding a cylindrical object resembling a scroll. His facial features include prominent cheekbones, a faintly furrowed brow, and a serious expression. He has thin, wispy hair, slicked back, and a short, full beard with a thread of white. The man is wearing a fur-trimmed robe with a large, ornate ruff around his neck. Surrounding the oval-framed portrait is a decorative pattern of ribbons and banners showcasing Latin text. Below the portrait is a crest set on top of books. The background features intricate line patterns, focusing attention on the detailed depiction of the man’s face and attire.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 20.3 × 13.4 cm (8 × 5 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.353


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

Q65365753

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