George Abbot (1562-1633) Archbishop of Canterbury
Jacobus Houbraken (Dordrecht 1698 - Amsterdam 1780)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1713 - 1780
Materials
Paper
Measurements
45 cm (H)34 cm (W)36.5 cm (H)23 cm (W)34.5 cm (H)21.7 cm (W)
Place of origin
Amsterdam
Order this imageCollection
Felbrigg, Norfolk
NT 1396777
Summary
Print, line engraving, George Abbot (1562-1633) Archbishop of Canterbury by Jacobus Houbraken (Dordrecht 1698 - Amsterdam 1780). F51.2. Copper line engraving. Portrait of Abbot Archbishop of Canterbury, in oval surround. From an original picture in the possession of Mr Kingsly. Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken, Amsterdam. Pencilled inscription 'The picture is now in the possession of Chas Kingsley Esq, of Batramsley. It is in the finest state of preservation. The print is a perfect resemblance. C-B 1812'. Behind the print, stuck onto the backing paper, is an extract from a catalogue giving details of the print, and biographical details of the Abbot.
Makers and roles
Jacobus Houbraken (Dordrecht 1698 - Amsterdam 1780)