Sir Ralph & Lady Elizabeth Verney

At the Church of St. John Baptist, Aldbury, Hertfordshire, 1547

This multi-color rubbing gives the heraldic insignia of these brasses a unique aspect. Although most monumental brasses seen in churches now appear just as brass, many were originally filled with colored enamels which have since worn off.

The Verneys belonged to an influential and distinguished family which continues to this day. Sir Ralph & Lady Elizabeth had nine sons and three daughters. These children are depicted on the brass, they are all shown of identical size and in similar clothes, as was customary at that time. Many monumental brasses which commemorate a man also feature his wife or wives, and all his children because they were part of his domain.

Rubbings in one or multi colors may be obtained, either as single figures or as a pair at the Wachs Brass Rubbing Centre.