Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) Lord Protector of England
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About the work
- Location
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Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection
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About the artist
Sir Anthony van Dyck was born in Antwerp. Early in his career he was an assistant to Peter Paul Rubens. He first visited England between November 1620 and February 1621, where his work impressed King James I. He then travelled to Italy, staying until the autumn of 1627, before returning to Antwerp. During his time in Italy, van Dyck developed as a portrait painter, painting mostly wealthy merchant-princes. His style evolved under the influence of works by Titian and Veronese. In 1632 he returned to England, where he became 'Principal Painter in Ordinary' to Charles I. The following year he was knighted. His portraits of the royal family enhanced their prestige at home and abroad and his work had a profound influence on British portraiture.
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Explore
- Places
- Subjects
- horseback, male portrait, horse, hill, 17th century costume, armour, breastplate, helmet, coat of arms, Lord Protector of England, equerry, English Civil War
- Materials & Techniques
- engraving
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Details
- Title
- Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) Lord Protector of England
- Date
- Medium
- Engraving
- Acquisition
- Purchased from F B Daniell, October 1950
- GAC number
- 1178