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Portrait of Dr. John Bridgeman, Bishop of Chester, c. 1616 (oil on panel)
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Portrait of Dr. John Bridgeman, Bishop of Chester, c. 1616 (oil on panel)
7240789 Portrait of Dr. John Bridgeman, Bishop of Chester, c.1616 (oil on panel) by Johnson, Cornelius I (1593-1661) (attr.to); 58.5x40.6 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Half length portrait, the sitter in black costume and white ruff, dated and inscribed with the age of the sitter upper left: AER 40 LUC Gratia del Pons Homini and on right, 1616 above coat of arms
Attributed to Cornelius Jonson (1593-1661)); Trustees of the Weston Park Foundation
Media ID 24911630
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This portrait print showcases Dr. John Bridgeman, the esteemed Bishop of Chester, in all his regal glory. Painted around 1616 by Cornelius Jonson (attributed to), this oil on panel masterpiece measures 58.5x40.6 cm and is currently housed at The Weston Park Foundation in Shropshire, UK. Dr. Bridgeman's half-length figure dominates the composition as he stands adorned in a striking black costume and a crisp white ruff collar, symbolizing his high ecclesiastical status. The upper left corner reveals an inscription indicating the sitter's age of 40 years: AER 40 LUC Gratia del Pons Homini, while the right side bears the date of creation - 1616 - positioned above his coat of arms. The painting exudes an air of authority and reverence befitting a bishop, capturing Dr. Bridgeman's dignified presence with remarkable skill and attention to detail. The artist masterfully employs color and shading techniques to bring out every nuance of expression on his subject's face. Beyond its artistic merits, this portrait serves as a fascinating glimpse into early seventeenth-century religious life and power dynamics within the clergy. It embodies both historical significance and aesthetic beauty that continues to captivate art enthusiasts worldwide. Bridgeman Images has expertly reproduced this iconic artwork for those seeking to appreciate its allure firsthand or adorn their spaces with timeless elegance steeped in history.
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