拍品專文
Simon de Passe (1595-1647) was the son of the engraver Crispijn de Passe (1567-1637) and his wife Magdalene (1555-1635). Of the couple's five childen, four went on to become engravers. Simon moved to London in 1616 where he became an accomplished portraitist known for engraving royal portraits such as the present example. In 1624, he moved to Copenhagen and became the Danish royal engraver and designer of medals.