unknown artist, (Elstrack?)Attributed to Renold Elstrack, 1570–1625(?), BritishPublished by Compton Holland, active 1616–d.1621, British
Title:
Robert Devereux, second Earl of Essex
Date:
between 1616 and 1621
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper, laid on mount
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/16 × 4 7/16 inches (18 × 11.2 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, on mount, lower center: "H., vol. 2, p. 371, no. 14, pl 235 (a) | (only state) | Earl + Henry playing in Tennis court, Dispute on print in game, Essex- insisting on rights. Henry called him one of a Traitor. Essex hit him over the head with racquet + | drew blood - became afterwards famous Parliamentary general - | Henry played after 3 or 4 hours at a time-"; on mount, lower right: "Anonymous engraver - Elstracke? | O. D. 20"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of John Hay Whitney, Yale BA 1926, Yale MA (HON.) 1956, transfer from the Yale University Library and the Yale University Art Gallery
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1994.4.159
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
feathers | armor | man | doublet | hat | crest | costume | livery collar | reticella | mustache | pendant | portrait | cuffs | cartouche | coat of arms | shield | oval | beard | nobility | Order of the Garter