Thomas Simon
(1618-1665), EngraverSitter in 1 portrait
Artist associated with 24 portraits
Thomas Simon was apprenticed to London goldsmith Edward Greene, who was chief engraver at the Mint. He received a position at the Mint in about 1635 and in 1644 was made joint chief engraver with Edward Wade. Simon became a freeman of the Goldsmiths' Company in 1646. From that time, he produced portrait medals of many of the leading figures of the day. Having executed the great seal of the Commonwealth and dies for the coinage, he was promoted to chief engraver to the Mint and Seals. He produced several fine portrait medals of Oliver Cromwell, one of which is copied from a miniature by Cooper. After the Restoration, Simon was appointed engraver of the King's Seals.
by Giovanni Battista Cipriani, after Thomas Simon
etching, mid to late 18th century
NPG D28926
Elizabeth Claypole (née Cromwell)
by George Vertue, after Thomas Simon
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D29180
King Charles II (The trial crown piece of Charles II)
by Francis Perry, after Thomas Simon
line engraving, mid 18th century (1663)
NPG D29265
Murrough O'Brien, 1st Earl of Inchiquin
by Barlow, after Thomas Simon
etching, late 18th to early 19th century
NPG D29459
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