Sir Oliver Cromwell (1563–1655)

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Three-quarter length wearing a black doublet and a white lace collar and cuffs. There has been some confusion over this sitter but the evidence suggests that it is Oliver Cromwell's uncle, rather than his grandfather Sir Henry.

Cromwell Museum

Huntingdon

Title

Sir Oliver Cromwell (1563–1655)

Date

c.1589

Medium

oil on panel

Measurements

H 104 x W 74 cm

Accession number

HUTCM:117

Acquisition method

purchased from the Earl of Sandwich, 1980

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

Sr Oliver Cromwel of Hinchinbrook & Ramsey in Huntingdonshire Knight of the Bath, grandfather to Sr Thomas Rolt & Uncle to Oliver Cromwel the Protector

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