JACOBUS HOUBRAKEN (Dutch, 1698 - 1780). Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset (c.1500-1552) soldier and Lord Protector of King Edward VI, 1738
Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset (c.1500-1552) soldier and Lord Protector of King Edward VI, 1738
Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset (c.1500-1552) soldier and Lord Protector of King Edward VI, 1738
, Engraving after Hans Holbein the Younger (German-Swiss, 1497/98 -1543) It was published to illustrate a work written by compiler of histories and biographer Thomas Birch (British, 1705-1766) titled "The Lives and Characters of Illustrious Persons" (published 1743-52). The work was published by John and Paul Knapton of Ludgate Street, London, and featured portraits of 108 famous Britons. Each portrait was accompanied by Birch's account of the sitter's life. Unframed. Note: The artwork is not glued down to a hard surface; it is mounted with hinges to a removable back board.
- plate size 14 3/4 in. x 9 3/8 in Viewing by appointment only. Estimate $100-150
