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CHARLES THURSTON THOMPSON (1816-68)
'Calvin. Enamel by Léonard Limosin'; Cardinal Jean de Bertrand
c. 1855Albumen print? | RCIN 2864524
Photograph of an enamelled plaque of Jean de Bertrand (1482–1560) from the collection of the Louvre, Paris (MR R 282). Created in the first half of the sixteen century in Limoges, the bust-length portrait depicts the bearded French cardinal facing slightly to the left and gazing ahead. He wears a dark coat over a doublet and a biretta on his head.
The work has been attributed to Léonard Limosin (c.1506-1577).
The work has been attributed to Léonard Limosin (c.1506-1577).
Creator(s)
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)
(photographer)
After? Limosin, Léonard (artist)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Christian church in general
- Church government. Ecclesiastical organization
- Cardinals (papal appointees)
- Church government. Ecclesiastical organization
- Roman Catholics
- Birettas
- Christian church in general
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- Religion & Theology
