The Sepulchral Brass of Robert Braunche and His Two Wives in Saint Margaret’s Church, Lynn, Norfolk, 1364 c. 1818

John Sell Cotman's "The Sepulchral Brass of Robert Braunche and His Two Wives in Saint Margaret’s Church, Lynn, Norfolk, 1364" is a detailed drawing of a 14th-century brass memorial. The artwork depicts Robert Braunche, a wealthy merchant, and his two wives in prayer, framed by ornate architectural elements. The drawing was made in the early 19th century, a time when there was renewed interest in medieval art and architecture. Cotman, a prominent English watercolorist and draughtsman, was known for his meticulous renderings of ancient monuments. The detail in this drawing highlights the craftsmanship of the original brass and the symbolic meaning of the figures' postures and attire.