Edward III (1312-77) late sixteenth century

Oil on panel | 47.9 x 36.8 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 401338

Attributed to British School, 16th century

Description

This portrait type is based on the effigy of Edward III from his tomb at Westminster Abbey. Painted in the second half of the sixteenth century by an unidentified artist, it demonstrates the popularity for sets of Kings and Queens to be displayed in the long galleries of private houses.

Provenance

First recorded in the Private Closet at Kensington Palace in 1818 (no 633)
People involved

Creator(s)

Attributed to
Search the collection British School, 16th century
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Edward III, King of England (1312-77)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Oil on panel

oil paint, wood panel, oak

Measurements

47.9 x 36.8 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)

61.4 x 51.2 x 7.3 cm (frame, external)
Groupings
Category
Paintings
Object type(s)
visual works
paintings
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Clothing
Formal dress
Robes
Jewellery
Crowns
References

Other number(s)

OM : Millar, O., 1963. The Tudor, Stuart and Early Georgian Pictures in the Collection of Her Majesty the Queen, London AND 1969. Later Georgian Pictures in the Collection of Her Majesty the Queen, London – OM 2

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