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Portrait of Sir Gilbert Dethick

Unknown artist, 1572

Portrait of Sir Gilbert Dethick wearing the badge of Garter King of Arms. A diplomat for Henry VIII. Painted when he was seventy two years of age. One of 26 gifts to 19 museums by Sir Alec Martin or Sir Alec and Lady Martin through the Art Fund between 1935 and 1967.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait of Sir Gilbert Dethick, 1572

Date supported

1935

Medium and material

Oil

Dimensions

56 x 46 cm

Gifted by

Sir Alec Martin

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