Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke
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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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with curly hair and a high collar. She wears a lace ruff and pearls, holding a fan in one hand. The background has fancy scrollwork with the words "Nobilissima Femina" and "Pembrokeshire" written on it. The tiny lines and shading in the engraving create depth, showing her clothes and jewelry in detail. This style was common in Renaissance portraits. Look up engraving to see how artists used this technique to make prints.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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