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Portrait of William of Wykeham (1325-1404) (oil on panel)
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Portrait of William of Wykeham (1325-1404) (oil on panel)
NCO215342 Portrait of William of Wykeham (1325-1404) (oil on panel) by English School; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: Bishop of Winchester (from 1367); Lord Chancellor of England (1367-71) and (1389-91); founder of New College, Oxford (1380) and Winchester College (1382); ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 22815654
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Crosse Crozier Mitre Staff C14th
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This portrait print showcases the esteemed figure of William of Wykeham, a prominent English bishop and influential statesman during the 14th and 15th centuries. Painted in oil on panel by an unknown artist from the English School, this masterpiece is now held in the collection of New College, Oxford. William of Wykeham's remarkable achievements are reflected in his dignified depiction. As Bishop of Winchester from 1367 until his death in 1404, he played a significant role within the Church hierarchy. Additionally, he served as Lord Chancellor of England twice: first from 1367 to 1371 and later from 1389 to 1391. Beyond his ecclesiastical and political endeavors, William was also renowned for his philanthropy. He founded both New College at Oxford University in 1380 and Winchester College two years later. These institutions continue to thrive today as testaments to his enduring legacy. In this half-length portrait, William stands with an air of authority befitting his high-ranking positions. Clad in medieval attire adorned with a coat-of-arms symbolizing nobility and power, he holds a staff while wearing a mitre—a distinctive headpiece worn by bishops—and grasping a crozier—an ornate shepherd's staff representing spiritual leadership. This exquisite painting not only captures William's physical likeness but also immortalizes him as an emblematic figure who left an indelible mark on both religious and educational spheres during one of England's most transformative
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