Artwork
Sir Henry Sidney, Lord Deputy of Ireland
Sir Henry Sidney, Lord Deputy of Ireland is an ink print by the Baroque artist Magdalena van de Passe. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Sir Henry Sidney, Lord Deputy of Ireland is a 1620 engraving by Magdalena van de Passe, depicting a portrait of Sir Henry Sidney in a formal, black-and-white format.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving portrays Sir Henry Sidney with a serious demeanor, adorned with symbols of office: a dark hat, ruffled collar, and a chain around his neck. The inclusion of Latin text at the bottom suggests a tribute or acknowledgment of his position or achievements.
Technique & Style
The artist employed fine lines to achieve detailed shading and texture, lending a near three-dimensional quality to the subject's face. The image is framed within an ornate oval border featuring fancy letters and a banner with additional text.
History & Provenance
Created in 1620 by Magdalena van de Passe, specific details about the engraving's history and ownership are not provided.
Context
As an engraving, the work reflects the medium's capability for detailed, reproducible images. The technique involved carving the design into a metal plate, a process characteristic of early 17th-century printmaking.
Artist & collection
Walter Devereux, First Earl of Essex
Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex
Alexander Nowell, Dean of Saint Paul's
Elizabeth's Tomb
Thomas Holland, Regius Professor of Divinity at Oxford, and Rector of Exeter College
Sir Nicholas Bacon, Lord Keeper
Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London, Protestant Martyr
Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick
