John Clenche (for Dugdale's "Origines Juridicales," 1666).

Author Related author Sir William Dugdale British
Sitter Sir John Clench British
1664
Not on view
Portrait of John Clenche, head and shoulders to right, with head turned to look to front, wearing flat black cap with ear-flaps, ruff, and fur scarf over fur-trimmed robe; illustration to Dugdale's 'Origines Juridicales' (1st ed. 1666).

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  • Title: John Clenche (for Dugdale's "Origines Juridicales," 1666).
  • Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, Prague 1607–1677 London)
  • Author: Related author Sir William Dugdale (British, 1605–1686)
  • Sitter: Sir John Clench (British, died 1607)
  • Date: 1664
  • Medium: Etching; first state of two
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 7 3/8 × 7 7/8 in. (18.8 × 20 cm) cut within the platemark
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1920
  • Object Number: 20.81.3.272
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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