Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
Print
early 17th century (printed)
early 17th century (printed)
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Portrait, half-length of a man, facing half right and holding a baton in his right hand. The sheet on which the portrait is printed has been set in a border, printed from a separate plate. The border is decorated with male figures engaged in military pursuits.
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Title | Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Engraving |
Brief description | Print, half-length portrait of Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex. Engraving by John Payne and Willem de Passe after an original design by Simon de Passe, early 17th century. |
Physical description | Portrait, half-length of a man, facing half right and holding a baton in his right hand. The sheet on which the portrait is printed has been set in a border, printed from a separate plate. The border is decorated with male figures engaged in military pursuits. |
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Credit line | Given by Edgar Seligman |
Production | This print is an altered version of a portrait of Christia, Duke of Brunswick, engraved by Simon van de Passe. The passe-partout border was engraved by Willem de Passe. |
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Accession number | E.3187-1960 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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