Sheet of Seven Roundels with Portraits

Style of Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image consists of six circular illustrations on a plain background. Each circle contains detailed depictions similar to coins or medallions. In the center is a crest with a stylized lion, bordered by scrollwork and a crown. Surrounding the central crest are four portraits of individuals in elaborate period attire. Two illustrations depict women in ornate dresses and elaborate hairstyles, adorned with decorative collars and necklaces. Two other illustrations portray men with distinctive facial features, dressed in high-collared garments with intricate patterns. There is another circular design featuring two crossed batons beneath crowns. Each circular frame is rimmed with writing, presumably names and titles related to the figures within. The background is a plain textured surface.