File:WLA Vanda Nicolls Monument.jpg
Monument to Sir Augustine Nicolls
About 1616
Sir Augustine Nicolls (1559–1616) was a judge (a Justice of Common Pleas). He is shown between figures of Justice and Prudence. A monument in a cathedral or church provided an important opportunity for celebrating a dead person's virtues, character and achievements. Monuments were also served to perpetuate the names of individuals and families.
Black marble and alabaster, painted
Probably carved by Nicholas Stone (born in Woodbury, Devon, about 1587, died in London, 1647)
From the demolished church of St Denis, Faxton, Northamptonshire
Given by the Rector and Churchwardens of Lamport with Faxton
Museum no A.9-1965
Date
Taken in February 2009
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Uploaded from the Wikipedia Loves Art photo pool on Flickr
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Wikipedia Loves Art participant "va_va_val"
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About 1616
Sir Augustine Nicolls (1559–1616) was a judge (a Justice of Common Pleas). He is shown between figures of Justice and Prudence. A monument in a cathedral or church provided an important opportunity for celebrating a dead person's virtues, character and achievements. Monuments were also served to perpetuate the names of individuals and families.
Black marble and alabaster, painted
Probably carved by Nicholas Stone (born in Woodbury, Devon, about 1587, died in London, 1647)
From the demolished church of St Denis, Faxton, Northamptonshire
Given by the Rector and Churchwardens of Lamport with Faxton
Museum no A.9-1965
Wikipedia Loves Art at the Victoria and Albert Museum
This photo of item # A.9-1965 at the Victoria and Albert Museum was contributed under the team name "va_va_val" as part of the Wikipedia Loves Art project in February 2009.
Victoria and Albert Museum
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