Habit of an English Page in the Reign of Edward VI

by Thomas Jefferys

This striking engraving showcases the stylish trends of the middle sixteenth century, which included the brief period known as Edward VI's reign. Although Thomas Jefferys was a skilled cartographer, he uses his mapping skills in order to create an image of an elegant court youth.

The portrait depicts a young man dressed in accordance with a new Tudor fashion, including a doublet and flat cap, along with a preference for more slender silhouettes than what was seen in the reign of Henry VIII. It provides the viewers with the opportunity to observe not only historical facts but also their eighteenth-century reconstructions.