Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset
6 of 6 portraits of Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset
Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset
by George Vertue, published by John & Paul Knapton
engraving, published circa 1746
14 1/4 in. x 9 in. (363 mm x 229 mm) plate size; 20 5/8 in. x 13 5/8 in. (525 mm x 346 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D35357
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Sitterback to top
- Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset (1536-1608), Poet and Lord Treasurer. Sitter associated with 6 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- John & Paul Knapton (active 1735-1789), Booksellers and publishers. Artist associated with 227 portraits.
- George Vertue (1683-1756), Engraver and antiquary. Artist associated with 842 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D19223: Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset (impression from same plate as)
- NPG D35356: Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset (impression from same plate as)


