10 OF 14

Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset

10 of 14 portraits of Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset

by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton, after Hans Holbein the Younger
line engraving, published 1738
14 3/4 in. x 9 3/8 in. (375 mm x 238 mm) plate size; 17 5/8 in. x 12 1/2 in. (448 mm x 316 mm) paper size
Given by Sir Herbert Henry Raphael, 1st Bt, 1916
Reference Collection
NPG D20480

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Sitterback to top

Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset (1506?-1552), Known as 'The Protector'; statesman. Sitter associated with 14 portraits.

Artistsback to top

Hans Holbein the Younger (1497 or 1498-1543). Artist associated with 296 portraits, Sitter associated with 12 portraits.
Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780), Engraver. Artist associated with 372 portraits.
John & Paul Knapton (active 1735-1789), Booksellers and publishers. Artist associated with 227 portraits.

Related worksback to top

NPG D24807: Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset (impression from same plate as)
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NPG D41816: Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset (impression from same plate as)