Sir Thomas More

Artist	John Rogers Herbert (1810-1890)
Engraver	John Outrim (1810-1874)
Date	1860's
Technique	Steel Engraving
Category	Portraits
Source	G.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. This engraving depicts Thomas More being visited by his daughter Margaret Roper while in the Tower of London.

About the Original The Original Name Of The Engraved Painting is "Sir Thomas More And His Daughter", 1844, Oil Paint On Canvas, 85,1x110,5 cm, Tate Museum, London, England