Sir Walter Ralegh
5 of 47 portraits of Sir Walter Ralegh
Sir Walter Ralegh
by Simon de Passe, published by Compton Holland
line engraving, published 1617
7 1/4 in. x 4 1/2 in. (183 mm x 115 mm) plate size; 10 7/8 in. x 6 3/8 in. (277 mm x 162 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford, 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D25421
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Sitterback to top
- Sir Walter Ralegh (1552-1618), Soldier, sailor, poet and writer. Sitter associated with 47 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- 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.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D21166: Sir Walter Ralegh (impression from same plate as)
- NPG D21167: Sir Walter Ralegh (impression from same plate as)
- NPG D21168: Sir Walter Ralegh (impression from same plate as)
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