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The Howard Family

20 of 32 portraits of Alathea (née Talbot), Countess of Arundel and Surrey

The Howard Family

by George Vertue, after Sir Anthony Van Dyck
line engraving, 1743
16 5/8 in. x 21 5/8 in. (423 mm x 550 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford, 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D26496

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Sittersback to top

Thomas Howard, 14th Earl of Arundel, 4th Earl of Surrey and 1st Earl of Norfolk (1585-1646), Patron of art and collector. Sitter associated with 67 portraits.
Alathea (née Talbot), Countess of Arundel and Surrey (circa 1590-1654), Heiress, patron of art; wife of 2nd Earl of Arundel and Surrey. Sitter associated with 32 portraits.

Artistsback to top

Sir Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641), Painter. Artist associated with 996 portraits, Sitter associated with 28 portraits.
George Vertue (1683-1756), Engraver and antiquary. Artist associated with 842 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.