Frans Hogenberg

Hogenberg, Franz

Netherlandish, c. 1540 - c. 1590

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The portrait features an older male figure, presented from the waist up, positioned seated with his upper body slightly turned to the right. He has a long, full beard and wears a black hat on his head, with his hair partially visible as it peeks from underneath. His facial features include a pronounced, long nose and deep-set eyes. The figure is dressed in a dark purple garment with a white collar, accented by a darker vest or jacket. His right hand is holding a measuring compass tool, and his left arm rests on a globe. In the background, the image is framed by a blue oval border with Latin text encircling the portrait. The entire portrait is set against a textured, brownish-beige paper with additional decorative scrollwork and text beneath the image. A poem or text written in Latin is below the image.
Frans Hogenberg, Gerard Mercator, 1574, engraving, colored, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.905.a-b

Gerard Mercator

Frans Hogenberg · 1574 · engraving, colored ·  Accession ID  1950.14.905.a-b

The image shows an engraving of a man from the waist up, in front of an architectural backdrop. The man is standing and facing forward, holding a large book in his left hand while his right hand rests on the top of a sizable ornamental letter "B." He has a long, pointed beard and thinning hair on the top of his head, which is neatly combed back. His outfit is elaborate, featuring a high-collared, fur-trimmed coat over an ornately patterned robe. Behind him, the background consists of a detailed, arch-like architectural setting with columns and ornate carvings.
Frans Hogenberg, William Cecil, First Baron Burghley, published 1568, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.243

William Cecil, First Baron Burghley

Frans Hogenberg · published 1568 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.243

Frans Hogenberg, Bartholomaeus de Momper, Village Fair at Hoboken, c. 1559, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.407

Village Fair at Hoboken

Frans Hogenberg, Bartholomaeus de Momper · c. 1559 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1964.8.407

The image depicts an upper body portrait of a man turned slightly to his right. He has a distinct face with prominent features, such as a high forehead, intense eyes, a sharp nose, a beard, and a mustache. His hair is short and closely cropped. The man is dressed in a richly patterned coat with a large, fur-trimmed collar. He holds a large letter "B" with his left hand and a small book or paper with his right hand. The background features architectural elements with ornate columns and arches, with “CORYNNA” and “RUTANIA” inscribed on the structure.
Frans Hogenberg, William Cecil, First Baron Burghley, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.241

William Cecil, First Baron Burghley

Frans Hogenberg · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.241

The image shows a man standing, facing slightly to the left. He is positioned from mid-thigh up, with one hand on his hip and the other holding a rod. He has a strong jawline, a neatly trimmed beard and mustache, short hair combed to the side, and wears an intricately detailed suit of armor. The armor includes a decorative chest plate and shoulder guards. The oval frame surrounding him is elaborate, with various elements like fruits, ribbons, and scrollwork. At the top of the frame is a crowned masked figure, and on either side are symbols associated with power, such as a helmet and weaponry. At the bottom, a scroll displays the words "DROIT ET LOYAL." The background features curtain drapes that complement the ornate surroundings.
Frans Hogenberg, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.762

Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester

Frans Hogenberg · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.762