Crispijn de Passe the Elder
(circa 1565-1637), Engraver, draughtsman and print publisherArtist associated with 37 portraits
A Dutch engraver, draughtsman and publisher. He began work in Antwerp; forced to leave because of his Anabaptist faith he settled in 1589 in Cologne. He set up a print publishing house, producing portraits of the European nobility, as well as religious, mythological and allegorical prints and books. In 1611, he and his family were exiled from Cologne and took refuge in Utrecht. With the assistance of his children, he soon started another prosperous business. He produced prints for the English market in co-operation with the London bookseller and publisher Hans Woutneel. Four of his children, Crispijn the Younger, Simon, Willem and Magdalena, became professional engravers.
The Gunpowder Plot Conspirators, 1605
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
engraving, circa 1605
On display in Room 3 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 334a
King James I of England and VI of Scotland
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
engraving, published 1598
NPG D20136
King James I of England and VI of Scotland
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, probably early 17th century
NPG D25690
King James I of England and VI of Scotland
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, probably early 17th century
NPG D25691
Princess Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia and Electress Palatine
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, early 17th century
NPG D25748
Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, early 17th century
NPG D26204
Pope Urban VIII (Maffeo Barbarini)
by Simon de Passe, published by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, early 17th century
NPG D26214
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, early 17th century
NPG D28140
Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange, Count of Nassau
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, early 17th century
NPG D28586
Princess Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia and Electress Palatine
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, early 17th century
NPG D18127
Princess Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia and Electress Palatine
after Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, 17th century
NPG D18128
King James I of England and VI of Scotland
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, early 17th century
NPG D18193
King James I of England and VI of Scotland
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, early 17th century
NPG D18198
Princess Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia and Electress Palatine
after Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, 17th century
NPG D18129
Princess Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia and Electress Palatine
after Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, 17th century
NPG D18906
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder, after Isaac Oliver
line engraving, 1603 or after
NPG D25180
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, published 1604
NPG D25722
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, published 1604
NPG D25723
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, published 1604
NPG D25725
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, published 1604
NPG D18124
Related People
- Crispijn de Passe the Younger (son)
- Magdalena de Passe (daughter)
- Simon de Passe (son)
- Willem de Passe (son)
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