Edward Montagu, First Earl of Sandwich

Abraham Blooteling

Associated Names
Abraham Blooteling

Artist, Dutch, 1640 - 1690

The image shows a detailed black-and-white engraving of a man's upper body. He is facing forward, with distinct facial features including full lips and a serene expression. The man has long, curly hair flowing over his shoulders and is wearing ornate armor, a lace cravat, and an embellished brooch. The engraving is enclosed in an oval frame adorned with laurel leaves and decorative elements. Below the man, an emblem features a hand holding scales emerging from clouds, with the Latin text "ensis Potior Sceptro." The background consists of an etched pattern.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 12.8 × 6.7 cm (5 1/16 × 2 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.808

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65214123

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