HERWIJCK, Steven van
(b. ca. 1530, Utrecht, d. ca. 1565, London)

Richard Martin (obverse) and His Wife Dorcas Eglestone (reverse)

1562
Silver, chased, cast, diameter 5,7 cm
British Museum, London

The obverse of the medal shows in very high relief the bust of Richard Martin, bonneted, in cloak with stiff collar, ruff small, while the reverse depicts hiss wife Dorcas, cap turned back with lace, sleeves striped with fur, cloak lined and faced with fur, ruff small.




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