Sir Thomas Overbury (Franken 797; Bromley p. 58)
Sir Thomas Overbury (Franken 797; Bromley p. 58)

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Sir Thomas Overbury (Franken 797; Bromley p. 58),

1613

Simon de Passe, Dutch, 1595–1647
Published by Compton Holland, British, active early 17th century
x1934-1119

Information

Title
Sir Thomas Overbury (Franken 797; Bromley p. 58)
Dates

1613

Maker
Simon de Passe
Published by Compton Holland
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
sheet trimmed inside plate:18.6 x 12.5 cm (7 5/16 x 4 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Junius S. Morgan, Class of 1888
Object Number
x1934-1119
Inscription
signed: Si. Passaeus Sculp. Lond. 1613; "A man's best fortune...."
Culture
European
Type
prints

Johann Andreas Boerner [1785-1862, Lugt 270]. Junius S. Morgan [1867-1932]; bequeathed to Princeton University Art Museum, 1932.

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