William Shakespeare
1 portrait
William Shakespeare
by Martin Droeshout, printed by Thomas Cotes, printed for Robert Allot
line engraving, 1632
7 7/8 in. x 6 1/2 in. (199 mm x 166 mm) plate size; 9 1/4 in. x 6 7/8 in. (234 mm x 176 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D16530
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Sitterback to top
- William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Dramatist and poet. Sitter associated with 92 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Robert Allot (active 1625-1635), Bookseller. Artist associated with 1 portrait.
- Thomas Cotes (active 1606-died 1641), Printer. Artist associated with 2 portraits.
- Martin Droeshout (1601-1650?). Artist associated with 18 portraits.
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