1 painting : pen and ink, gouache, and watercolor on paper, with gold ; image 24.0 x 15.8 cm, on sheet 33.3 x 22.1 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Information
Related Content:
View the catalog record for the host volume: BS170 1607+
http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/9319240
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Notes:
Thomas Braythwait died childless on 22 December 1607, aged 31. His will assigned the residue of his property to his brother Gawen, after various books, paintings, and effects were given to other family. The sum of £10 pounds was given to George Preston, neighboring landowner at Holker Hall, Cark-in-Cartmel. The present Bible and its extra-illustrations also passed to Preston, although it is unclear whether the Bible was "given [to Preston] by legacie from Thomas Braythwait" (as the accompanying bookplate declares) or if Preston subsequently bought it. It is likely that Preston spent his £10 legacy on turning the Bible into a memorial to his friend.
Subject Terms:
Braythwait, Thomas, d. 1607. | Preston, George, of Houlker. | Death -- Religious aspects -- Christianity. | Death -- Social aspects. | Death in art. | Deathbeds. | Wills -- England. | Textile fabrics -- England.
Form/Genre:
Miniatures (Paintings) | Watercolors. | Illuminations. | Coats of Arms.