A man designated as John Pecke, Master of the Barber-Surgeons' Company of London. Oil painting, ca. 1900 (?).
- Date:
- [1900?]
- Reference:
- 583673i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Half-length, a man with grey hair and beard holding a skull in his left hand. Wears ruff, red tunic decorated with black, green robe with fur lining. Same composition as a portrait of William Parys (this catalogue no. 582607i). Coat of arms of Barber-Surgeons' Company (awarded 1569) at top
Publication/Creation
[1900?]
Physical description
1 painting : oil on wood ; wood 36.5 x 29.5 cm
Lettering
John Pecke surgeon Master of the Companie of Barber Surgeons Ao. Dni. 1606
Label on verso: "John Pecke Appointed Govenor [sic] 15 Aug 15... Master in 1605. Again elected on death of W. Gale in 1610. In 1606 Founds [sic] of Company were low. Mr Pecke offered to loan 5̋0" (text adapted from Sidney Young, The annals of the barber-surgeons of London, London, 1890, p. 327)
Reference
Wellcome Collection 583673i
Type/Technique
Subjects
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesNote