Oliver Cromwell between two pillars The Embleme of Englands distractions as also of her attained, and further expected Freedome, & Happines
Printmaker:
Faithorne, William
(Attributed)
Draughtsman:
Barlow, Francis
(After)
History note: Daniell sold to John Charrington [Lugt 572], 7 June 1935; sold at his sale (Christie's) 19 June 1940, lot 34.
Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum, with the aid of a contribution from the National Art-Collections Fund and from E.E. Barron, M.A., LL.B.
Method of acquisition: Given (1940) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
17th Century#
Production date:
circa
AD 1658
With 'meritas' in the Latin verse at the lower centre changed to 'metuas'. In a later state the head was changed to represent William III.
Support composed of paper
Accession number: P.79-1940
Primary reference Number: 45860
Fagan (Faithorne): 81 (p.31) II
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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