Early 17th-Century English School, Portrait Of Edward Hill & Original Gloves grey on one hand

on one hand

the justaucorps had replaced the earlier doublet and was typically worn open over a vest and breeches

whereas van der Does the Elder championed ‘the brown’ way of painting

they still seem controlled and comforting

The work is an oil on copper and presented in a splendid giltwood scroll and foliate frame

Early 17th-Century English School, Portrait Of Edward Hill & Original Gloves grey on one handThis remarkable early 17th century three quarter length English School portrait depicts Alderman Edward Hill of The Charterhouse, Coventry, holding a pair of leather gloves. The original gloves are included with the sale. Wearing his prestigious red, fur lined robes a hallmark of an Aldermans attire he conveys both presence and character. Hes evidently a man of significant local repute, as aldermen were high ranking officials, second only to the