| Method | Copper engraving |
| Artist | Jacobus Houbraken after Antonis Mor |
| Published | [J & P. Knapton, London, 1743-52] |
| Dimensions | Image 357 x 224 mm, Plate 365 x 230 mm, Sheet 493 x 347 mm |
| Notes |
Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, turned slightly to left wearing a feathered and jeweled, soft hat, dark jacket and robe, and an Order of St. Michael, in an architectural oval with a curtain drapped behind, a weaping putting with his left hand on a crown below. This portrait of Thomas Howard is from Thomas Birch's The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain. The portraits featured in the series, which were engraved by Jacob Houbraken and George Vertue, were originally issued from 1737 onwards in portfolios of four portraits. Between 1743 and 1752, the series was published by John and Paul Knapton in London in the form of Birch's The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, and contained biographies alongside the portraits. The number of plates included varied from edition to edition. Although the majority contained 108 plates, some editions contained as many as 120. Houbraken was responsible for producing a large proportion of the portraits, with Vertue only engraving around seven. The ornamental surroundings featured on the plates were engraved prior to the portraits, and were done so by Hubert-François Gravelot. Thomas Howard (March 10, 1536 - June 2, 1572) English nobleman and politician. He was executed for treason for attempting to put Mary Queen of Scots on the throne. Jacob, or Jacobus, Houbraken (1698-1780) was a Dutch portrait engraver, and dealer and collector of Rembrandt's etchings. Born in Dordrecht, he was the son of the artist Arnold Houbraken. In 1707 he moved to Amsterdam, where he assisted his father on a book of the lives of the Dutch Golden Age artists, entitled De Groote Schouburgh der Nederlantsche konstschilders en schilderessen (1718-1721). Between 1743 and 1752, Houbraken worked with George Vertue on Thomas Birch's Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain. He also engraved the portraits for Jan van Gool's Nieuwe schouburg der Nederlantsche kunstschilders (1750-51). Between 1752 and 1759, he worked on Jan Wagenaar's Vaderlandsche historie, which was published by Isaac Tirion. Antonis Mor (c.1517-1575/6) was a Dutch portrait painter born in Utrecht. He worked in Italy, Portugal, Spain, Flanders, and England. He was named court painter by Philip II of Spain. His sombre but highly detailed style of portrait paint was influential into the 17th century espcially amongst the portraits dne of the Habsburg family. Ver Huell 15, O'Donoghue 1, Hollstein 8 Condition: A good early impression with full margins with light overall time toning to sheet and some creasing not affecting the plate or image. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £80.00 |
| Stock ID | 44760 |