Title Page to the Conveyancers Light

Thomas Cross

Associated Names
Thomas Cross

Artist, English, active c. 1644/1682

The image shows six men in separate archway compartments around a central panel. Each man is depicted in a traditional seated portrait style, facing forward or slightly to the side. They have facial hair with styles like beards and moustaches, varying hairstyles and formal attire. The men are not wearing any visible jewelry. The central panel displays engravings detailing the text "The Conveyancers Light." Below this, a small scene illustrates two figures interacting. The background features arches and decorative elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 21.3 × 15.3 cm (8 3/8 × 6 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.594


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1951.

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Wikidata ID

Q65367498

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