Franklin, J. A., B. Nurse, and P. Tudor-Craig
Reference : 103998
(2014)
ISBN : 9781909400191
Franklin, J. A., B. Nurse, and P. Tudor-Craig: Catalogue of Paintings in the Collection of the Society of Antiquaries of London. Turnhout: 2014. 520 pages, with 259 colour illustrations. Hardback. 28 x 22cms. The Society of Antiquaries pioneered the study of royal portraiture, seeking to establish the true likenesses of the Tudor and Plantagent monarchs and some of their continental counterparts. Their collection, which includes major works such as Hans Eworth's portrait of Mary I, Simone dei Crocifissi's Dream of the Virgin and portraits of Daniel and Rebecca Minet by Thomas Gainsborough, has been subject to meticulous art historical and technical research, now presented here.
The Society of Antiquaries pioneered the study of royal portraiture, seeking to establish the true likenesses of the Tudor and Plantagent monarchs and some of their continental counterparts. Their collection, which includes major works such as Hans Eworths portrait of Mary I, Simone dei Crocifissis Dream of the Virgin and portraits of Daniel and Rebecca Minet by Thomas Gainsborough, has been subject to meticulous art historical and technical research, now presented here.