Thomas Wentworth, 1st Baron Wentworth

Sitterback to top

• Thomas Wentworth, 1st Baron Wentworth (1501-1551), Lord Chamberlain. Sitter in 2 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Unknown Anglo-Netherlandish artist. Artist associated with 16 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Wentworth served both Henry VIII and his son Edward VI. Having embraced Protestantism and supported Henry's divorce from Catherine of Aragon in 1530, Wentworth served as Edward's Lord Chamberlain. It would appear that this portrait was begun just before his appointment to the office and that the white rod of the Lord Chancellor was a later addition. In the bottom left-hand corner there is a small lap dog reclining on a carpet.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 653
• Strong, Roy, Tudor and Jacobean Portraits, 1969, p. 325

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Crests and Coats of Arms
• Gloves and gauntlets
• Hats and head-attire
• Pets and animals