Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey

Sitterback to top

• Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey (1517?-1547), Poet. Sitter associated with 24 portraits.

Artistsback to top

• William Scrots (active 1537-1553). Artist associated with 6 portraits.
• Unknown artist. Artist associated with 6232 portraits.

This portraitback to top

This panel, perhaps cut down from a larger work and, when it was acquired by the Gallery in 1973, spliced down the middle, shows him with eyes that are quizzical and intelligent. The handling of the paint in this portrait suggests that the artist was directly copying another work, possibly a portrait by William Scrots that is now lost.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saumarez Smith, Charles, The National Portrait Gallery: An Illustrated Guide, 2000, p. 36
• Saumarez Smith, Charles, The National Portrait Gallery, 1997, p. 36
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 598

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Hats and head-attire
• On display at the Gallery