Historical Antique Portrait Print CARDINAL WOLSEY FROM THE ORIGINAL OF HOLBEIN, IN THE COLLECTION OF CHRIST CHURCH, OXFORD

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Exquisite 1840s Steel Engraving - Historical Antique Portrait Print CARDINAL WOLSEY FROM THE ORIGINAL OF HOLBEIN, IN THE COLLECTION OF CHRIST CHURCH, OXFORD Engraved by:MOTE Published by JOHN TALLIS & COMPANY, LONDON & NEW YORK English cardinal and statesman, born at Ipswich about 1475, was son of Robert Wolsey (or Wuley, as his name was always spelt) by his wife Joan. His father is generally described as a butcher, but he sold other things than meat; and although a man of some property and a churchwarden of St Nicholas, Ipswich, his character seems to have borne a striking resemblance to that of Thomas Cromwell's father. He was continually being fined for allowing his pigs to stray in the street, selling bad meat, letting his house to doubtful characters for illegal purposes, and generally infringing the by-laws respecting weights and measures (extracts from the Ipswich records, printed in the Athenaeum, 1900, i. 400). He died in September 1496, and his will, which has been preserved, was proved a few days later. Enlarged view of the top vignette. A beautiful elaborate fleur de lis scrollwork decorative border surrounds the image. The celtic like ornamental perimeter scrollwork surrounding the portrait is a beautiful work of art, typical of a John Tallis type production. A great historical portrait print for a genealogy buff looking for family heritage or royalty type prints. Approximate Portrait Image Area Size: 4 X 5 inches Approximate Size With Decorated Border and vignettes: 6 X 7 inches Approximate Overall Size with margins: 7 X 9 1/2 inches CONDITION: Very Good Condition. Portrait Image area is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful detail and in Very Good Condition. Blank on Reverse side and printed heavier paper. This beautiful print would look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures. N° de ref. del artículo 11495

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