Portrait of Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk

Anglo-Netherlandish School

National Portrait Gallery

1565

Three-quarter length portrait of Thomas Howard (1538 - 1572), aged around 27 and wearing the badge of the Order of the Garter. Thomas Howard was a kinsman of Queen Elizabeth and his pro-Catholic interests meant he became the focus of dissent and plots involving a planned marriage to Mary Queen of Scots. As a result, he was executed for treason in 1572.

• Medium: oil on panel
• Dimensions: 103 x 80cm
• Art Fund Grant: £33350 ( Total: £211,385; Tax Remission)
• ArtFunded in: 2004
• Vendor: Christie's

Provenance

Howard family; then by descent.

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