Frances Howard, Duchess of Richmond
1623
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
sheet: 18.7 × 12.3 cm (7 3/8 × 4 13/16 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number
1951.11.133
Rights
Public Domain
Art Historical Context
This engraving by Francis Delaram presents a refined portrait of Frances Howard, Duchess of Richmond, created in 1623. Delaram, a skilled English printmaker of the early seventeenth century, specialized in portrait engravings that captured the likenesses of nobility and courtiers. The work, measuring roughly 18.7 by 12.3 centimeters, exemplifies the intimate scale often used for such prints, inviting close viewing of its delicate details. Engraving was a vital medium during this period, allowing artists to incise fine lines into metal plates and produce multiple impressions for wider circulat...
About the Artist
Francis Delaram
Francis Delaram (c. 1590–1627) was a prolific English engraver active in London during the early Jacobean era, producing several hundred plates that captured the likenesses of monarchs, nobles, and scholars. Flourishing from around 1615, he specialized in line engravings for portraits, title pages, and book illustrations, often working after prominent painters. His output contributed significantly...