Sir Thomas More

Artist	Hans Holbein (1497-1543)
Engraver	Richard Woodman (1784-1859)
Date	1859
Technique	Steel Engraving
Category	Portraits
Source	The History Of England By Hume And Smollett (London, James S.Virtue)

Description

Thomas More was accused of treason and imprisoned in the Tower of London for not accepting King Henry VIII as the supreme head of the Church. Thomas More executed at Tower Hill on July 6, 1535.

About the Original The Original Name Of The Engraved Painting is "Sir Thomas More", 1527, Oil Paint On Panel, Frick Collection, New York City, United States of America