Vertue F.S.A., George (1684 – 1756) – King Edward VI presenting the Charter for Bridewell Hospital to Sir George Barnes. (DA.954).

King Edward VI presenting the Charter for Bridewell Hospital to Sir George Barnes. (DA.954). Engraving. 1750. Numbered 'PL.VI' when reissued by the Society of Antiquaries. Published by Vertue as the first, and only, print of the third part of his 'Historical Portraitures'. Related to a drawing by Vertue in the BM of the painting then attributed to Holbein. (Alexander p.383). 17.5x24.25 inches.