1564 - 1633

Snabbfakta

  • Born: 1564, Kingdom of England
  • Top 3 works:
    • Portrait of Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex (1566-1601)
    • Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, as a Knight of the Garter
    • Elizabeth Throckmorton, Lady Raleigh
  • Typical colors: earthy
  • Nationality: Kingdom of England
  • Works on this site: 5
  • Also known as:
    • Sir William Segar
    • Sir Segar
    • William, Sir Segar
    • Segar
    • William Segar (Sir)
  • Died: 1633

A Life of Heraldry and Art

Sir William Segar was a portrait painter and an officer of arms to the court of Elizabeth I of England, later serving as Garter King of Arms under James I. Trained as a scrivener, he found employment with Sir Thomas Heneage, which led to his admission to the College of Arms in June 1585. Throughout his heraldic career, Segar held several significant positions, including Portcullis Pursuivant, Somerset Herald, and Norroy King of Arms. He also served as deputy Garter to invest Christian IV of Denmark with the Order of the Garter.

Beyond his official duties, Segar was active in multiple mediums. His documented artistic work includes an illumination of Dean Colet in the Statute Book of St. Paul's School and portraits of various court members, such as the Earl of Essex, Leicester, and Sir Francis Drake. He was also the author of The Booke of Honour and Armes, published anonymously in 1590, and an expanded version titled Honour Military and Civil in 1602.

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Hur är William Segars karriär uppdelad i olika perioder?

Karriärlinje för William Segar är en rullningsbar tidslinje som presenterar konstnärens verk i kronologisk ordning, uppdelade i kapitel efter olika karriärperioder.

Kan jag bläddra i William Segars verk efter teknik?

För att hitta alla verk av William Segar inom ett visst medium, besök artistens Alla tekniker-sida.

Finns det en virtuell 3D-visning av William Segars verk?

Virtuellt 3D-galleri för William Segar är en sida som visar konstnärens verk i ett virtuellt tredimensionellt galleri.

Under vilken historisk period verkade William Segar?

William Segar verkade under perioden Renaissance, vilket placerar konstnärens gärning i ett historiskt sammanhang.