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Fictitious portrait called John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury

4 of 16 portraits by Thomas Cecill

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Fictitious portrait called John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury

by Thomas Cecill, published by George Humble, after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1620s-1630s
7 1/8 in. x 4 3/4 in. (180 mm x 122 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1949
Reference Collection
NPG D31710

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  • Thomas Cecill (active 1628-1635), Engraver and draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 16 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
  • George Humble (died 1640), Printseller. Artist or producer associated with 15 portraits.
  • Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6577 portraits.

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The beginning of a severe economic depression in England is widely blamed on the East India Company whose export of bullion on each voyage financed their trade. Additionally, despite efforts by Lionel Cranfield, Earl of Middlesex, to reduce the royal household's expenditure, James I's debt is historically high.

Art and science

Francis Bacon publishes his major philosophical work Novum Organum, which presents his account of the correct method of acquiring natural knowledge using inductive reasoning.
Inventor and mechanical engineer, Cornelis Drebbel builds an early type of submarine which he demonstrates on the Thames.

International

The Catholic League's invasion of Bohemia and victory at the battle of the White Mountain, forces Frederick V, king of Bohemia and his family into exile in the Hague, after less than a year reigning.
The Pilgrim Fathers sail for America in the 'Mayflower', escaping religious persecution in England.

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