Thomas Wolsey
11 of 37 portraits of Thomas Wolsey
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Thomas Wolsey
by William Marshall, after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1648
7 1/2 in. x 4 3/4 in. (192 mm x 120 mm) paper size
Given by Henry Witte Martin, 1861
Reference Collection
NPG D33081
Sitterback to top
- Thomas Wolsey (1470 or 1471-1530), Cardinal and statesman. Sitter associated with 37 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- William Marshall (circa 1617-1649), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 190 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6578 portraits.
Events of 1648back to top
Current affairs
Resurgence of civil war largely ends at the battle of Preston, won by Parliamentarians under Oliver Cromwell's command.Parliamentary General Henry Ireton's Army Remonstrance demands the king is tried an enemy of the state. Ireton also instigates a coups d'état, Pride's Purge, ridding Parliament of MPs supporting negotiations with Charles.
Art and science
John Wilkins, Bishop of Chester, publishes Mathematical Magick, the first work in English on the fundamental principles of mechanics, conceived in the form of a practical manual.International
A series of European treaties, negotiated since 1644, results in the Peace of Westphalia and ends the German phase of the Thirty Years' War, and war between the Dutch and Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Delegations are sent from around Europe, Henri II d'Orleans leads the French delegation.Comments back to top
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