On-line gallery
- Reference number
- P01688
- Author
- Rubens, Peter Paul (Flemish)
- Title
- Sir Thomas More
- Chronology
- 1625-1630
- Technique
- Support
- Measures
- 105 cm x 73 cm
- School
- Theme
- Shown
- Yes
- Entrance
- COLECCION REAL
- Procedence
- Royal Collection
This is a free copy of Hans
Holbein's portrait of the Thomas
More, the English humanist and
statesman. He wears a cape with a
fur collar and a magistrate's cap.
In his hands, he holds a paper
alluding to his condition as an
intellectual.
Holbein was a favorite of Rubens,
who copied his works on numerous
occasions, especially at the
beginning of his career. The
present portrait was made in the
sixteen twenties and reflects his
great interest in the northern
esthetic, as well as his approach
to the world of humanist
philosophy.
It is first listed in 1746 in
Isabel Farnesio's collection at the
La Granja Palace.
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