4 OF 19

Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset

4 of 19 portraits of Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset

by Simon de Passe, published by Compton Holland
line engraving, circa 1615
7 7/8 in. x 5 3/8 in. (200 mm x 138 mm) plate size; 9 7/8 in. x 6 7/8 in. (250 mm x 175 mm) paper size
Given by Henry Witte Martin, 1861
Reference Collection
NPG D21453

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Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset (1587-1645), Favourite of James I. Sitter associated with 19 portraits.

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Simon de Passe (circa 1595-1647), Engraver. Artist associated with 198 portraits, Sitter associated with 4 portraits.
Compton Holland (died 1622), Print publisher. Artist associated with 40 portraits.