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Portrait of a Gentleman, 1596 (oil, panel)
7342458 Portrait of a Gentleman, 1596 (oil, panel) by English School, (16th century); 91.5x73.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: English School
The subject of this portrait, once thought to be Charles Blount, 1st Earl of Devonshire (1563-1606), is unidentified. According to the inscription, AE[tatis]suae 29 1596, the sitter was aged 29 when the portrait was painted in 1596, giving a birth date of around 1567. The sitter is richly dressed and wears an embroidered black doublet, trunk hose and a goffered linen ruff. His sword belt is of woven gold and silver thread. In the upper left hand corner is a ship under sail, with a hand emerging from a cloud waving her on and the inscription Le Semblable [The Same]. The artist is also at present unidentified but the portrait is of high quality.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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16th Century Fashion C16h Late Middle Age Medioeval Middle Ages Medieval Middles Ages Noble Nobles
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This stunning portrait, believed to be of an unidentified gentleman from the 16th century, captures the essence of nobility and sophistication. The richly dressed subject exudes elegance in his embroidered black doublet, trunk hose, and goffered linen ruff. His sword belt woven with gold and silver thread adds a touch of opulence to his attire.
The inscription 'AE[tatis]suae 29 1596' reveals that the sitter was 29 years old at the time the portrait was painted, placing his birth year around 1567. Despite being initially thought to be Charles Blount, 1st Earl of Devonshire (1563-1606), the true identity of this mysterious gentleman remains unknown.
Intriguing details such as a ship under sail in the upper left corner with a hand emerging from a cloud waving her on add depth to this masterful artwork. The inscription 'Le Semblable' [The Same] further enhances the enigmatic quality of this painting.
Created by an unknown artist but displaying high quality craftsmanship, this portrait is housed at the National Maritime Museum in London. It serves as a captivating glimpse into the fashion and societal norms of the Elizabethan era, showcasing both beauty and mystery in equal measure.
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