Sir Walter Ralegh
11 of 47 portraits of Sir Walter Ralegh
Sir Walter Ralegh
by Simon de Passe, published by Compton Holland
line engraving, published 1617 (1614)
7 1/4 in. x 4 5/8 in. (183 mm x 116 mm) plate size; 13 7/8 in. x 9 3/8 in. (353 mm x 239 mm) paper size
acquired Unknown source
Reference Collection
NPG D21168
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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 D25421: Sir Walter Ralegh (impression from same plate as)
Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top
- Making History: Printed Portraiture in Tudor and Stuart Britain (7 July 2007 - 9 December 2007)
Exhibitions and displays
- Treason, Plots and Murder
From 26 May



