Title Plate to John Hayward, Life and Reigne of King Edward the Sixth

published 1630

Robert Vaughan

Associated Names
Robert Vaughan

Artist, English, active 1622/1678

The image is a portrait engraving of a young boy's bust, possibly King Edward VI, within an oval frame. He is shown facing forward with a serious expression, fine facial features, and short hair partially covered by a hat with a feather. He wears elaborate clothing including a fur-lined robe, a patterned garment, and a large jeweled pendant. Two armored female figures stand on pedestals labeled "MAJESTY" and "POWER" on either side of the portrait. They hold onto a decorative frame. Above the central figure is an ornate crest with a crowned lion and griffin, surrounded by intricate designs. The background features architectural elements like columnar structures. Text detailing the title and authorship is located below the portrait.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 16 × 11.7 cm (6 5/16 × 4 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.380


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

Q65365873

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