Sir Brian Tuke | After Hans Holbein the Younger | 1540

Sir Brian Tuke, circa 1540. Painted by an Anonymous artist, after Hans Holbein the Younger.

A portrait of the English courtier and statesman Sir Brian Tuke, accompanied by a skeletal figure as a stark reminder of mortality. The contrast between Tuke’s rich dress and the presence of Death gives the work the character of a memento mori, reflecting the Renaissance preoccupation with status, time and the inevitability of death.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging