15 OF 18 
Unknown gentleman, possibly Sir Thomas Overbury, previously known as William Shakespeare
15 of 18 portraits of Sir Thomas Overbury
Unknown gentleman, possibly Sir Thomas Overbury, previously known as William Shakespeare
by Richard Earlom, after Unknown Anglo-Netherlandish artist
mezzotint, (circa 1610)
5 3/4 in. x 4 1/2 in. (147 mm x 113 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D4208
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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 D4207: 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 (based on same portrait)
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