Frederick V, Elector Palatine, King of Bohemia

Crispijn de Passe I

Associated Names
Crispijn van de Passe I

Artist, Dutch, c. 1565 - 1637

The image shows a portrait of a man facing slightly to his left. He has defined facial features, a mustache, and a small pointed beard. His hair is styled back, reaching just past his ears. He is wearing an outfit with a high lace collar and an ornate doublet. In the background, there are two cherubs holding up a crown and a shield with guardsticks. The background is detailed with line work, likely an engraving, and features text beneath the oval border.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18 × 12.5 cm (7 1/16 × 4 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.972

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. XVI, no. 143, State ad

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

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65222583

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