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Thomas Cromwell Earl of Essex

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

Half-length portrait, to left, in an oval border on a pedestal; the sitter is wearing a dark robe and hat; below is a coat of arms and a scene depicting his execution by beheading.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThomas Cromwell Earl of Essex (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print, half-length portrait of Thomas Cromwell in an oval border. Engraving, possibly by Van Gunst after Holbein, early 18th century?
Physical description
Half-length portrait, to left, in an oval border on a pedestal; the sitter is wearing a dark robe and hat; below is a coat of arms and a scene depicting his execution by beheading.
Dimensions
  • Plate height: 29.7cm
  • Plate width: 17cm
Dimensions taken from Marshall, Julian. A Catalogue of Engraved National Portraits in the National Art Library. London: HMSO, 1895.
Styles
Credit line
Townshend Bequest
Production
Attribution note: Proof before all letters
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
23563

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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