Sir Thomas Chaloner (1521-1565). English statesman and poet. Portrait by an unknown Flemish artist. He is depicted holding a pair of scales in his right hand which are weighted on the side of the blazing book (a symbol of intellect and learning) against the riches of the world, shown on the other side. Oil on panel, 1559. National Portrait Gallery. London, Egland, United Kingdom.

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