Sir Thomas Overbury
2 of 18 portraits of Sir Thomas Overbury
Sir Thomas Overbury
after Cornelius Johnson, published by Peter Stent
line engraving, early to mid 17th century
4 3/8 in. x 2 5/8 in. (111 mm x 66 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford, 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D27973
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Sitterback to top
- Sir Thomas Overbury (1581-1613), Poet and courtier. Sitter associated with 18 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Cornelius Johnson (1593-1661), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 133 portraits, Sitter associated with 2 portraits.
- Peter Stent (circa 1613-1665), Printseller and printer. Artist associated with 65 portraits.
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