King William I ('The Conqueror')
© National Portrait Gallery, London
King William I ('The Conqueror')
after an original by Theodoric
silver penny, based on a work of 1068-1071
3/4 in. (19 mm) diameter
Purchased, 1958
Primary Collection
NPG 4052
Sitterback to top
- King William I ('The Conqueror') (1027 or 1028-1087), Reigned 1066-87. Sitter associated with 23 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Theodoric (active 1065-1071), Medallist. Artist or producer associated with 6 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 663
- Strong, Roy, Tudor and Jacobean Portraits, 1969, p. 330
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