Richard Weston, 1st Earl of Portland (1577-1635) diplomat, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord High Treasurer

Sir Anthony van, (after) Dyck

Oil on canvas

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  • About the work
    Location
    Country: UK
    City: London
    Place: Government Art Collection



  • 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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    Artist
    Sir Anthony van, (after) Dyck
    Title
    Richard Weston, 1st Earl of Portland (1577-1635) diplomat, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord High Treasurer
    Date
    Medium
    Oil on canvas
    Dimensions
    height: 219.00 cm, width: 137.00 cm
    Acquisition
    Origin uncertain, before 1924
    Inscription
    none
    Provenance
    On display in No. 10 Downing Street since at least 1888
    GAC number
    0/19