Henry VIII

1630

Thomas Cecil

Associated Names
Thomas Cecil

Artist, English, active 1627/1635

The image shows a portrait of a man from the waist up, facing forward. He has a round face, closely set eyes, and a trimmed beard. His hair is styled in a historical manner, partly covered by an elaborate crown. He wears a detailed garment with a decorative collar, fur-trimmed cloak, and intricate patterns. He dons robes indicating wealth and status, with a chain of office across his chest. He holds a scepter and an orb, symbols of authority and royalty. The background is a plain surface. The inscription "Regem dedi iratus eis" is below the portrait.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 16.2 × 11.5 cm (6 3/8 × 4 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.340


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

Q65367370

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