Portrait of Thomas 7th earl of Northumberland

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Artist

Francesco Bartolozzi (1727 - 1815)

Chronology

1799?

Technique

Copperplate

Dimensions

23,5 Χ 16

Origin

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221787

Description

Depicts Thomas 7th earl of Northumberland (1528-1572) at prayer time turned 3/4 to the left. He is kneeling on his left leg. He looks in the direction of the viewer and is dressed in the garb of a 16th century nobleman. He wears a sword in his belt. His right leg rests on a cushion, while in front of him is a small table, on which is an open prayer book or other religious book. There is a carpet on the floor and a curtain hangs in the upper right. The person depicted was a Roman Catholic and was executed by Queen Elizabeth for refusing to convert to Protestantism, an attitude considered treasonous at the time in England. The Catholic Church declared him a saint.

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