4 OF 18 
Sir Thomas Overbury
4 of 18 portraits of Sir Thomas Overbury
Sir Thomas Overbury
by Simon de Passe, after Cornelius Johnson
line engraving, circa 1613-1622
4 5/8 in. x 2 3/4 in. (118 mm x 69 mm) plate size; 5 3/8 in. x 3 1/4 in. (135 mm x 84 mm) paper size
Given by Ernest E. Leggatt
Reference Collection
NPG D33168
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Sitterback to top
- Sir Thomas Overbury (1581-1613), Poet and courtier. Sitter associated with 18 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Simon de Passe (circa 1595-1647), Engraver. Artist associated with 198 portraits, Sitter associated with 4 portraits.
- Cornelius Johnson (1593-1661), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 133 portraits, Sitter associated with 2 portraits.
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