John Talbot, First Earl of Shrewsbury

Thomas Cecil

Associated Names
Thomas Cecil

Artist, English, active 1627/1635

The image depicts a historical figure from the waist up. The individual faces slightly to the right, holding a sword in their right hand with the blade pointing upwards. The individual has a pronounced nose, full lips, and a determined expression. The figure wears a helmet with a plume, intricate armor with detailed engravings, and shoulder plates with ornate patterns. They also wear a chain with a medallion around their neck. The background features an oval frame with a coat of arms at the top and a lion emblem on the left, within decorative panels. The bottom section likely contains an inscription about the historical figure on a document or plaque.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 18 × 12.3 cm (7 1/16 × 4 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.341


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

Q65367371

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