Portrait of John Olney
Item
Description
John Olney, a Mercer, was alderman of Coleman Street ward in 1435-58. He served as mayor in 1446-47, during which these portraits were created; sheriff in 1432-33.
Arms: Shield of gules, flanches or, flanches charged with rampant lions argent, charged with bezants or. Tilting helm with flourished torse or, crest of couped guardant lion, mantle argent and gules.
Arms: Shield of gules, flanches or, flanches charged with rampant lions argent, charged with bezants or. Tilting helm with flourished torse or, crest of couped guardant lion, mantle argent and gules.
Title
Portrait of John Olney
Creator
Leigh, Roger
Date
c. 1450
Cultural Context
Medieval London
Medium
paper
ink
watercolour
Dimension
38 cms x 27 cms
MLD Londoner URI
Location
Guildhall
Period
15th century
Work Type
Portrait
Image Category
Medieval drawing/painting
Image Source URL
Image Type
Still Image
Image Location
London Metropolitan Archives
Image Rights
London Metropolitan Archives Main Print Collection
Subject
Civic office and government
People
