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Henricus Percye (Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland) was painted by Francis Delaram in 1608.

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Henricus Percye (Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland) is held by National Gallery of Art.

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Henricus Percye (Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland) is associated with Renaissance.

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Artwork

Henricus Percye (Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland)

Francis Delaram , 1608

Henricus Percye (Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland) is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Francis Delaram. It dates from 1608 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Overview

This 1608 engraving by Francis Delaram portrays Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland, a prominent English nobleman of the early 17th century. The work exemplifies Delaram's engraving style, which blends Flemish influences with English subject matter.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving captures Henry Percy in contemplative repose, dressed in elaborate Renaissance attire. His serene expression and poised demeanor reflect the dignity associated with his noble status.

Technique & Style

Delaram employed intricate cross-hatching to achieve depth and texture. Notably, the background is less refined, a characteristic observed in some of his other prints. Flemish decorative elements, such as musical cherubs, are also present.

History & Provenance

Part of Delaram's broader output, including works for William Camden's Historie, this engraving highlights his role in English engraving during the early 17th century. Delaram's Flemish birth likely influenced his stylistic approach.

Context

The engraving aligns with the Renaissance revival of classical techniques. Delaram's work, with its attention to detail, resonates with the period's artistic values.

Henricus Percye (Henry Percy, Ninth Earl of Northumberland), Francis Delaram

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Artist

Francis Delaram

Francis Delaram (born around 1590, fl. 1615–1624 or 1627), was an English engraver. Delaram left a substantial collection of engraved portraits, landscapes and book illustrations (specifically, William Camden's…