Portret van Darcy Wentworth 1624

This engraving by Willem de Passe, created in 1624, depicts Darcy Wentworth, a prominent figure who is identified as being 32 years old. The image is a small, intimate portrait, capturing Wentworth's likeness with intricate detail. The etching's delicate lines and fine shading bring out the subject's features, including a prominent mustache, a high, ruffled collar, and an elaborate, decorative breastplate. The inscription below the portrait, "LEX REGIT, ET hostes conta Ducis ARMA TVETVR Hunc prapulum. Legis qui Sacra Juffa facit. Paß. fe.," suggests a person of power and authority, likely a nobleman or a military leader. De Passe, a skilled engraver known for his detailed and expressive portraits, showcases his mastery of the medium in this artwork, which exemplifies the style of portraiture prevalent in the early 17th century.