Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey







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Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey
by Unknown artist
oil on panel, late 16th century, based on a work of 1546
16 3/8 in. x 11 1/4 in. (415 mm x 287 mm)
Given by Thomas Stainton, 1880
Primary Collection
NPG 611
Sitterback to top
- Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey (1517?-1547), Poet. Sitter associated with 23 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 599
- Strong, Roy, Tudor and Jacobean Portraits, 1969, p. 307
Events of 1546back to top
Current affairs
The Treaty of Ardres ends England's war with France and Scotland. Francis I of France agrees to pay a large pension to King Henry VIII and his successors.Henry VIII becomes seriously ill.
Art and science
The Dutch artist William Scrots paints Princess Edward (later King Edward VI) using an unusual and virtuoso technique of distorted perspective (anamorphosis).King Henry VIII founds Trinity College, Cambridge.
International
The German Protestant reformer Martin Luther dies while attempting to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the mounting tension between German Protestant and Catholic factions. The Schmalkaldic League of Protestant princes prepares for war against the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V.Tell us more back to top
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