Past Exhibition

Nicholas and Dorothy Wadham

Silver portrait medal of Nicholas Wadham framed by a narrow wreath and four skulls (above, below, and flanking), wearing a falling ruff (trimmed) and plain doublet with set-in sleeves
Silver portrait medal of Dorothy Wadham, framed by a wreath and skulls, wearing a broad-brimmed hat, stiff cartwheel ruff, and damasked or brocaded gown

Unknown artist
Nicholas (1532–1609) and Dorothy Wadham (1534–1618), ca. 1618
Silver, repoussé
2 1/8 × 1 13/16 in. (5.4 × 4.55 cm)
Scher Collection

Cat. 120