Cardinal Wolsey
Summary
A portrait of a sixteenth century cleric in an ornate frame. The subject is seen in profile facing to the left. The base of the frame is decorated with a cardinal's hat, a bishop's mitre, a crown and a staff with a cross. There is also a book and scroll at the bottom right corner. The frame is inscribed "CARDINAL WOLSEY".
Object Name
Cardinal Wolsey
Creators Name
Date Created
1738
Dimensions
plate mark: 37cm x 23.2cm
support: 39.7cm x 24.7cm
accession number
1920.371
Collection Group
Place of creation
London
Support
paper
Medium
ink (black)
On Display
Credit
Dr David Lloyd Roberts bequest, 1920