George Monk, First Duke of Albemarle

1663

John Chantry after Robert Gaywood

Associated Names
John Chantry

Artist, English, active 17th century

Robert Gaywood

Artist After, English, active 1650/1680

The image is an engraving showing an upper body depiction of a man in a formal and upright position. He has prominent facial features, including a mustache and long, curly hair flowing down to his shoulders. He wears a laurel wreath on his head. His clothing includes a high lace collar, an ornate cloak with detailed embroidery, and a sash adorned with patterns and medallions. He holds a helmet in his left hand. The background has a cross-hatched pattern, and there is cursive text below the illustration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 16.1 × 9.8 cm (6 5/16 × 3 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.753


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, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65360203

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