Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- Early 19th Century (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 item, Oil on canvas
Context area
Name of creator
Repository
Archival history
This is a slightly reduced version of the portrait given by Camden to Degory Whear who, in turn, bequeathed it to the History School of the University of Oxford in 1626 when he became Camden Professor of History. It is now in the Bodleian Library.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Half length, wearing a black coat and skull cap Inscribed l.r.: Marcus Gheeraerts pinxit, and inscribed u.l. with the identity of the sitter and his coat of arms. Extensively inscribed in Latin on a tablet beneath.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Access to collection items is granted to bona-fide researchers, by prior appointment, subject to the overriding provisions of relevant legislation, including Data Protection.
Conditions governing reproduction
A reprographics service is available to researchers subject to the access restrictions outlined above. Copying will not be undertaken if there is any risk of damage to the item. Copies are supplied in accordance with Westminster School
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
27" x 20.5"
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Alternative identifier(s)
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Camden, William, 1551-1623 (Subject)
Description control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
Status
Final
Level of detail
Partial
Language(s)
- English
Script(s)
- Latin
Sources
Digital object metadata
Filename
PIC_001_020_Camden.tif
Latitude
Longitude
Media type
Image
Mime-type
image/tiff