Sir Henry Sidney

Sitterback to top

• Sir Henry Sidney (1529-1586), Soldier and statesman. Sitter associated with 11 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Arnold Bronckorst (active 1565-1580). Artist associated with 5 portraits.

This portraitback to top

This portrait has suffered over time and some of the detail has been lost. Several versions of this portrait painted towards the end of his life remain in existence. The original or prime version may be a portrait by the painter Arnold van Brounckhorst now at Petworth, in Sussex.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 565
• Strong, Roy, Tudor and Jacobean Portraits, 1969, p. 288

Subject/Themeback to top

• Crowns and tiaras