Mid-17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of A Gentleman Orange the Spanish Minister of Grace

the Spanish Minister of Grace and Justice

this rugged depiction of rural life dates to around 1850

which stands at the end of a muddied track

particularly in Siena

epic tales of seaborne drama captured the imagination of the British public

Mid-17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of A Gentleman Orange the Spanish Minister of GraceThis mid 17th century Flemish oil painting depicts a gentleman wearing a black doublet together with a collar edged with lace. In his right hand, he clutches a pair of gloves. It's a portrait with presence. Dated 1652, and aged 37, there's no attempt at grandeur here, simply the steady, self possessed character of a respectable man. The gloves are a traditional symbol of status, while his ring hints at prosperity. To one side, a coat of arms and the