Anne Bill
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Simon van de Passe
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Anne Bill is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a woman’s face in a round frame, surrounded by two winged cherubs holding a draped cloth above her head. Above them, a cloud with the words *"Anna Migravit"* floats. On either side, small scenes play out: a bird perches on a cannon, and a ship sails on a tiny sea. The bottom has Latin text, and the whole image is framed by ornate borders. The cherubs and the text hint at a symbolic meaning—likely about memory or legacy. The woman’s face is the centerpiece, but the extra details (like the ship and cannon) suggest bigger ideas beyond just her portrait. Look up engraving to see how artists like Passe carved these fine lines.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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