Sir Thomas Cawne

[poliphilo]

This is Sir Thomas Cawne, first owner of Ightham Mote.

Medieval tomb effigies don't come much finer than this. It's been suggested it may be from the same workshop as the effigy of The Black Prince in Canterbury Cathedral.

Comments

[artkouros.livejournal.com]

He doesn't look comfortable. I'd hate to be buried in armor.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I don't think they were. The Black Prince has his armour displayed above his tomb.