1555 HUGH LATIMER. Painting of Reformation Martyr Burned at the Stake for Christ and Holy Scripture.

Hugh Latimer, English School Antique Oil on Mahogany Panel A really charming original oil on mahogany panel painting of Hugh Latimer (ca. 1487-1555), the Bishop of Worcester, probably 19th century, but patinated to imitate a reformation era work. A very nice, naive work. The painting depicts Latimer in 3/4 profile facing right, the half-length view showing his ministerial garb. The oil painting exhibits expected age-related wear including heavy craquelure. There is no visible artist's signature or monogram under the rich patina. The beveled mahogany panel verso bears two original labels, the first that of a London art dealer, art supplier, and art restorer; and the second a pen-inscribed label reading "Small half-length painting of Bishop Latimer." The London art dealer, George Bassett, was listed in ca. 1860-1870 London post office directories as being a gilder and carver. Here, his business label reads in part: "Geo. Bassett, / Dealer in Paintings, Marbles, Bronzes, and / Articles of