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Portrait of an unknown man, called Sir Thomas More: P.2560-R

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Titles

Portrait of an unknown man, called Sir Thomas More

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Vorsterman, Lucas Emil
Painter: Holbein, Hans, the younger (Possibly after)
Painter: Corneille de Lyon (After)

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Notes

History note: Holgen sold to Charrington, April 1935

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1935-04) by Charrington, John

Dating

17th Century
Production date: AD 1631

Note

State with the spelling of Jan van den Wouver's name altered.

School or Style

Flemish

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.2560-R
Primary reference Number: 78977
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 191 IV/IV
Hind (English 1905): 11
Lugt: 572

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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