Henricus VI
Print
late 18th century (printed)
late 18th century (printed)
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Print, half-length portrait of Henry VI holding a sceptre, crown and open book.
Object details
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Title | Henricus 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Accession number | 26690 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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