John Colet
© National Portrait Gallery, London
John Colet
after Pietro Torrigiano
plaster cast of bust, circa 1518
33 in. (838 mm) high
Purchased, 1970
Primary Collection
NPG 4823
Artistback to top
- Pietro Torrigiano (1472-1528), Sculptor. Artist or producer associated with 6 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 136
Events of 1518back to top
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Treaty of London is signed to end war between England, France, the Holy Roman Empire, the Papacy, Spain, Burgundy and the Netherlands.Art and science
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Charles I of Spain grants the first license to import African slaves into the Spanish American colonies.Comments back to top
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