John Tillotson, Archbishop of Canterbury (1630-1694)
Portrait
ca. 1660 - ca. 1680 (made)
ca. 1660 - ca. 1680 (made)
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This pearwood oval medallion is a portrait of Archbishop Tillotson (1630-1694). The archbishop is shown wearing a doctor's gown and bands. Tillotson became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1666, and this portrait may commemorate this event; it could be a reduced version of a lifesize marble portrait made at the time.
Object details
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| Title | John Tillotson, Archbishop of Canterbury (1630-1694) (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved pearwood |
| Brief description | Relief portrait, carved pearwood, of Archbishop Tillotson, English, ca.1660-1680 |
| Physical description | Portrait relief in pearwood in a black frame. The Archbishop's head is slightly turned to the right, his hair is long and curling. He wears a doctor's gown and bands. There are surface cracks to the right and left of the portrait, and one just above the head. It may be a reduced version of a life-size marble. |
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| Object history | Bought from Mr E. Hart Esq in 1925 for £10. |
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| Summary | This pearwood oval medallion is a portrait of Archbishop Tillotson (1630-1694). The archbishop is shown wearing a doctor's gown and bands. Tillotson became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1666, and this portrait may commemorate this event; it could be a reduced version of a lifesize marble portrait made at the time. |
| Bibliographic reference | Bilbey, Diane and Trusted Marjorie. British Sculpture 1470 to 2000. A Concise Catalogue of the Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum. London, 2002. cat. no. 58 on p. 37 |
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| Accession number | A.4-1925 |
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| Record created | January 8, 2004 |
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