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Tudor time machines: Clocks and watches in English portraits c.1530–c.1630.

Authors :
Faraday, Christina Juliet
Source :
Renaissance Studies. Apr2019, Vol. 33 Issue 2, p239-266. 28p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article offers information on clocks and watches appear with surprising frequency in British portraits during 1530 to 1630. Topics discussed include Hans Eworth's magnificent portrait of Lady Mary Dacre in the National Gallery of Canada; timepieces that could have for men and women in Tudor and Jacobean England; and extent of actual clock ownership in the period is difficult to gauge.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02691213
Volume :
33
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Renaissance Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
135348073
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/rest.12517