Ralph or Rudolph Corbie, Society of Jesus

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image is a bust portrait of a man. The man is positioned facing slightly to his left, with his head turned towards the viewer. He has distinct facial features, with closely set eyes, a pronounced nose, and a slight smile on his lips. His hair is dark, curly, and composed around his head with a center part. He is wearing a dark garment with a high collar that partially obscures his neck, and a rope or cord is visible on the clothing near his shoulder. The background is plain, with a parchment-like texture and text surrounding the portrait. Words appear in an arc above his head.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on vellum

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 6.6 × 4.9 cm (2 5/8 × 1 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.600


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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, 1950.

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Wikidata ID

Q65217465

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