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.
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, published 1604
NPG D18125
King James I of England and VI of Scotland
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, published 1604
NPG D18173
King James I of England and VI of Scotland
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, 1613
NPG D11189
probably by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, published 1620
NPG D42265
possibly by Crispijn de Passe the Elder, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, 1620
NPG D19185
King Charles I; Maria Anna of Spain, Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Hungary and Bohemia
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, 1622
NPG D10622
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, 1624
NPG D25999
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, 1624
NPG D20967
after Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, after 1626
NPG D20966
after Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, published 1650
NPG D20965
after Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, published 1650
NPG D20964
published by William Richardson, after Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, published 1801
NPG D28142
published by William Richardson, after Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, published 1801
NPG D28143
by Charles Turner, published by Samuel Woodburn, after Crispijn de Passe the Elder, after Isaac Oliver
mezzotint, published 1816
NPG D34875
by Charles Turner, published by Samuel Woodburn, after Crispijn de Passe the Elder, after Isaac Oliver
mezzotint, published 1816 or after
NPG D19249
The Gunpowder Plot Conspirators, 1605
after Crispijn de Passe the Elder
photogravure, published 1902 (circa 1605)
NPG D42676
King James I of England and VI of Scotland
by Crispijn de Passe the Elder
line engraving, early 17th century
NPG D20202
Related People
- Crispijn de Passe the Younger (son)
- Magdalena de Passe (daughter)
- Simon de Passe (son)
- Willem de Passe (son)
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