5 OF 18

Sir Thomas Overbury

5 of 18 portraits of Sir Thomas Overbury

Sir Thomas Overbury

by and published by Simon de Passe, after Cornelius Johnson
line engraving, circa 1613-1622
4 5/8 in. x 2 5/8 in. (119 mm x 68 mm) plate size; 5 3/8 in. x 3 1/4 in. (137 mm x 81 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D33169

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Sir Thomas Overbury (1581-1613), Poet and courtier. Sitter associated with 18 portraits.

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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.