7 OF 92 
Unknown gentleman, possibly Sir Thomas Overbury, previously known as William Shakespeare
7 of 92 portraits of William Shakespeare
Unknown gentleman, possibly Sir Thomas Overbury, previously known as William Shakespeare
by Richard Earlom, after Unknown Anglo-Netherlandish artist
mezzotint, (circa 1610)
Reference Collection
NPG D4207
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Sittersback to top
- Sir Thomas Overbury (1581-1613), Poet and courtier. Sitter associated with 18 portraits.
- William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Dramatist and poet. Sitter associated with 92 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Richard Earlom (1743-1822), Engraver. Artist associated with 106 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
- Unknown Anglo-Netherlandish artist. Artist associated with 16 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D4208: Unknown gentleman, possibly Sir Thomas Overbury, previously known as William Shakespeare (impression from same plate as)
- NPG D41649: Unknown gentleman, possibly Sir Thomas Overbury, previously known as William Shakespeare ()
Exhibitions and displays
- Treason, Plots and Murder
Until 16 February 2014
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- Insights: Shakespeare and His Contemporaries (hardcover)
- A Guide to the National Portrait Gallery (paperback)
- Colour-in Postcards: Great British Writers
- Songs for William Shakepeare CD
- Writers & Poets playing cards
- Famous Faces playing cards
- Theda Bara by James Abbe print
- William Shakespeare bust
- Shakespeare's 'Insults' badge set
- William Shakespeare decoration
- William Shakespeare magnetic frame
- The Finest Shakespearean Insults magnetic set
- William Shakespeare fridge magnet
- The Elizabethans postcard pack
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