Thomas Percy and the Gunpowder Plot

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image depicts an engraving of Thomas Percy, a 17th-century historical figure. Percy is shown in an elaborate portrait format, facing slightly left. He has a mustache and beard, with wavy shoulder-length hair under a feathered hat. He wears a high-collared garment with lace detailing. German texts flank him, likely explaining his life or deeds. Below, two smaller circular illustrations show armed men in period military attire. The background is intricately patterned with lines and text.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17.2 × 19.6 cm (6 3/4 × 7 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.422


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, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65217331

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