Sir John Cordell (1582-1649)
British (English) School
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
circa 1635
Materials
Oil on canvas
Measurements
1220 x 990 mm
Order this imageCollection
Melford Hall, Suffolk
NT 926810
Summary
Oil painting on canvas, Sir John Cordell (1582-1649), British (English) School, circa 1635. Inscribed: 'Sir John Cordell, citzen and mercahnt, son of the above-mentioned Sir Thomas, and father of Sir Robert Cordell, who redeemed the Melford estate out of the Savage family'. A three-quarter-length portrait in red fur-lined cloak, ruffle and cuffs, his left hand resting on a table holding a manuscript, his right arm at side. View of shipping scene in top right with inscription below 'Sir John Cordell, Knight, Citizen and Merchant, son of the above Sir Thomas and father to Sir Robert Cordell, who redeemed the Melford Estate out of the Savage family'.
Provenance
Part of the Hyde Parker collection, transferred from HM Treasury, 1966
Marks and inscriptions
Sir John Cordell, Knight, Citizen and Merchant, son of the above Sir Thomas and father to Sir Robert Cordell, who redeemed the Melford Estate out of the Savage family.
Makers and roles
British (English) School, artist
References
Town 2013 Edward Town "Pirates, Brewers & Merchants" Apollo, supplement, Historic Houses and Collections Annual 2013