Richard Weston, 1st Earl of Portland (1579-1635) diplomat, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord High Treasurer

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Downing Street

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.

People

Richard, 1st Earl of Portland Weston (1577 - 1635)

Places

Subjects

male portrait, 17th century costume, Earl, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord High Treasurer, diplomat

Materials & Techniques

lithograph, photolithograph

Artist

Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599 - 1641)
19th century unknown

Title

Richard Weston, 1st Earl of Portland (1579-1635) diplomat, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord High Treasurer

Date

Medium

Photolithograph

Acquisition

Presented for the Treasury Boardroom by Sir Reginald Welby, May 1893

Provenance

Presented to the Treasury Boardroom by Sir Reginald Welby in May 1893

GAC number

0/33