John Talbot, First Earl of Shrewsbury

Thomas Cecil

Associated Names
Thomas Cecil

Artist, English, active 1627/1635

The image shows the upper half of a person depicted in a portrait, who is facing slightly to the right while holding a sword with their right hand. The person has a rounded face with prominent cheeks, a small mouth, and eyes gazing forward. They have short hair beneath a helmet adorned with a decorative bird. The individual is wearing an elaborately detailed suit of armor with ornate designs, including shoulder guards and a richly patterned breastplate, featuring a medallion hanging around their neck. Surrounding them are various heraldic motifs and designs, including two coats of arms in the top corners. The background consists primarily of curved lines that frame the figure, while below, there is text describing their noble titles and achievements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18.2 × 12.3 cm (7 3/16 × 4 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.342


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, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65367372

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