Stephen Gardiner (1483 - 1555), Bishop of Winchester
British (English) School
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
1570 - 1599
Materials
Oil on panel
Measurements
660 x 457 mm (26 x 18 in)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Plas Newydd, Anglesey
NT 1175983
Summary
Oil painting on panel, Stephen Gardiner (1483 - 1555), Bishop of Winchester, English School, late 16th century, after an original of 1550, inscribed above: STEPH. GARDINER EPISC. WINTON. A half-length portrait of Stephen Gardiner shown in bishop's robes holding a prayer book. He is facing, standing behind a ledge, head turned slightly to our left, dressed in a white surplice with embroidered bands on the shoulders and cuffs, a black stole and cap; holding a prayer book, with his index finger in it, in his right hand, and resting his left arm and hand (with a ring on his second finger) on the ledge.
Makers and roles
British (English) School, artist