Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland (1590 - 1649)
studio of John Hoskins the elder (Wells c.1590 – London 1665)
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
circa 1632 - 1634
Materials
Watercolour, vellum, card and fruitwood
Measurements
116 mm (4 9/16 in)
Order this imageCollection
Ham House, Surrey
NT 1140213
Summary
Portrait miniature, watercolour on vellum (oval), Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland (1590 - 1649) by Samuel Cooper (London 1608 – London 1672) in the studio of John Hoskins the elder (Wells c.1590 – London 1665), circa 1632-1634. Inscribed on original oakboard frame on reverse 'Earl of Holland/beheaded/No. 122/ by Old Hoskins/ Pret 6£ :0:0' A head-and-shoulders portrait of a man turned to the right, gazing to the right, in a green and gold suit, scalloped lace collar, ribands of KB and KG. Pale green eyes, long auburn hair, wispy beard and moustache, pale pasty face, intent expression. Village and blue hills to right, stormy sky background, lit from the left.
Provenance
In 1679 inventory; 1683 estimate as 'My Lord of Holland of OLd Hoskins, no. 122;
Makers and roles
studio of John Hoskins the elder (Wells c.1590 – London 1665), artist Samuel Cooper (London 1607/8 - London 1672), artist
Exhibition history
‘Warts and All’ The Portrait miniatures of Samuel Cooper, Philip Mould & Company, London, 2013, no.2