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Henricus VI

Print
late 18th century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print, half-length portrait of Henry VI holding a sceptre, crown and open book.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleHenricus VI (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Stipple engraving on paper
Brief description
Print, portrait of Henry VI, stipple engraving by James Bretherton after 'Mr. Orde', late 18th century.
Physical description
Print, half-length portrait of Henry VI holding a sceptre, crown and open book.
Dimensions
  • Height: 64cm
  • Width: 33.5cm
Dimensions taken from Marshall, Julian. A Catalogue of Engraved National Portraits in the National Art Library. London: HMSO, 1895.
Content description
Portrait of a man, half-length, to right and holding a sceptre, crown and open book. The portrait surrounded by an arch with putti supporting a garland of roses.
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'Mr. Orde del. J. Bretherton fecit. Henricus VI Hundator [?] Fundator [?]. To the Provost, Vice Provost, Fellows, & Scholars of Kings College in the University of Cambridge this portrait of their Royal Founder engraved after a drawing taken from the original painting on glass in the magnificent Chapel of the College is humbly inscribed by their Obedt. humble servt. J. Bretherton.' (Lettered)
Production
This print was made after a drawing by 'Mr. Orde' made from a stained glass window at Kings College, Cambridge.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
26690

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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