Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich
attributed to Thomas Athow, after Unknown artist, possibly after Hans Holbein the Younger
watercolour, early 19th century
12 5/8 in. x 8 3/4 in. (321 mm x 222 mm)
Purchased, 1895
Reference Collection
NPG D23248
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- Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich (1496 or 1497-1567), Lord Chancellor and Speaker of the House of Commons. Sitter associated with 1 portrait.
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- Thomas Athow (active 1806-1822), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 50 portraits.
- Hans Holbein the Younger (1497 or 1498-1543), Painter, printmaker and designer; son of Hans Holbein the Elder. Artist or producer associated with 310 portraits, Sitter associated with 25 portraits.
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6578 portraits.
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