Thomas Wolsey, Cardinal

Renold Elstrack

Associated Names
Renold Elstrack

Artist, English, 1571 - 1625

The image depicts the upper body of a man turned to the left in profile. The man, identified as Thomas Wolsey, is standing upright, holding a rolled-up piece of paper in his right hand. His facial features include a prominent nose and a determined expression. He is wearing a large, ornate robe with intricate patterns and a high collar, and a cap with a circular emblem. In the background, there is a detailed heraldic crest with two mythical creatures and an inscription. The backdrop has a lined texture, enhancing the regal theme. Below the image, there is a block of Latin script.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17.1 × 11.2 cm (6 3/4 × 4 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1257


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

Q65365227

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