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Francis White

3 of 5 portraits by Gérard Muntinck (Mountain)

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Francis White

by Gérard Muntinck (Mountain), published by Peter Stent, after Thomas Cockson (Coxon)
line engraving, published 1662
7 1/4 in. x 4 1/2 in. (183 mm x 113 mm) paper size
Given by Henry Witte Martin, 1861
Reference Collection
NPG D35512

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  • Francis White (1564-1638), Bishop of Ely. Sitter associated with 12 portraits.

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  • Thomas Cockson (Coxon) (circa 1569-before 1641), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 16 portraits.
  • Gérard Muntinck (Mountain) (active 1626-1660), Painter and engraver. Artist or producer associated with 5 portraits.
  • Peter Stent (circa 1613-1665), Printseller and printer. Artist or producer associated with 71 portraits.

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