The Second Great Seal of England, Under the Commonwealth

c. 1656

Thomas Simon

Associated Names
Thomas Simon

Artist, English, 1618 - 1665

The sculpture is of a mounted figure riding a horse. The figure is adorned in armor and holding a weapon. The horse is depicted with one of its front legs raised. The sculpture is monochrome and has a round shape with an inscription around the border. The artwork is textured with intricate detailing.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Bonham's, London, 12 September 1995, no. 231); Mark Wilchusky, New York; gift 1996 to NGA.

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Inscriptions

around circumference: OLIVARIVS.DEI.GRA.REIP.ANGLIAE.SCOTIAE.ET.HIBERNIAE.&c.PROTECTOR. (Oliver, by the grace of God Protector of the Republic of England, Scotland, and Ireland)

Wikidata ID

Q63862077

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