Wolsey arms
Engraving (after the terracotta arms at Hampton Court), by John Swaine


Engraving of Cardinal Wolsey's arms after the terracotta arms (created in 1525) which appear above the entrance of the clock tower of Hampton Court. Henry VIII had superimposed his arms over the cardinal's and they were only discovered in the early 19th century when the royal arms were taken down for restoration. Wolsey's motto 'DOMINVS MICHI ADIVTOR' (Lord be my helper) appears on the device.

 

 

 

 



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