Thomas Percy, Gunpowder Plot Conspirator

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image is an engraving featuring an upper-body portrait of Thomas Percy. He is centered and facing forward, with a pointed mustache and beard. His hair is styled in curls falling around his shoulders, partly covered by a wide-brimmed hat with a large feather. He wears a high-collared garment with neckline embellishments. Surrounding him are text blocks and two circular illustrations at the bottom depicting armed men in historical military attire with spears, set against fortress-like structures. The background has German and Latin text providing historical context. There are no visible jewelry or objects held by Thomas Percy.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 16 × 18.7 cm (6 5/16 × 7 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.982


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65215372

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