Sir Thomas More, Lord Chancellor

Renold Elstrack

Associated Names
Renold Elstrack

Artist, English, 1571 - 1625

The image is a detailed, historical engraving of a man from the waist up. He is seated, facing slightly to the right, with his hands in front of him. One hand holds a scroll. The man has a serious expression, straight nose, prominent chin, and his eyes are looking to the right. He wears a cap, and his clothing includes a fur-lined robe, an elaborate chain of office on his shoulders, and an ornate badge at the front. Additional elements in the image include a scroll, a coat of arms or emblem, two small birds, and decorative designs in the background. Surrounding the image is Latin text.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 15.2 × 11.2 cm (6 × 4 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.922


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

Q65365036

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