Thomae Gresham, Equi. Aura (Sir Thomas Gresham)

Francis Delaram

Associated Names
Francis Delaram

Artist, English, 1590 - 1627

The image shows a man standing in a regal posture. He has a long, pointed beard and wears a decorated coat, a detailed collar, a belt, and a cape. He is holding an object in his right hand. The portrait is surrounded by an ornate frame with putti and heraldic symbols. Latin inscriptions and intricate designs fill the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 18 × 12 cm (7 1/16 × 4 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.121

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65223561

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