Thomas Cranmer

DESCRIPTION: This image is a steel engraving of Thomas Cranmer (1489–1556), the first Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury and a major figure in the English Reformation. Artist and Publisher: The portrait was engraved by William Holl based on an original painting in the collection at Lambeth Palace. It was published by William Mackenzie of Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, and New York around 1850. Historical Significance: Cranmer was instrumental in establishing the Church of England, compiling the first Book of Common Prayer, and annulled the marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. Martyrdom: During the reign of Queen Mary I, he was convicted of heresy and treason and executed by burning at the stake in Oxford in 1556. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 17 x 26.5 CREATORS: W Holl PUBLICATION: The Family History of England PUBLISHER: Glasgow, Edinburgh, London and New York: William MacKenzie DATE: c1850 COMMENTS: Excellent condition SUBJECT: People PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.