Sir Thomas Smith

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image is an engraving of a man sitting upright. He has a serious expression with distinct facial features, wearing a tall hat with a wide brim that conceals most of his hair. He is adorned with an intricate ruff collar around his neck and is dressed in a dark, fur-trimmed garment with detailed patterns. He holds a rolled paper or scroll in his hand. The background includes an oval frame with ornamental details, inscriptions, and a blank margin around the image. Below the portrait, there is an inscription and a coat of arms.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    facsimile

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 18.5 × 13.5 cm (7 5/16 × 5 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1123


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65215678

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