Sir Thomas II Myddelton (1586-1666)
British (English) School
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
1800 - 1899
Materials
Oil on canvas
Measurements
1550 x 1210 x 45 mm
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Chirk Castle, Wrexham
NT 1171103
Summary
Oil painting on canvas, Sir Thomas II Myddelton (1586-1666), English School, 19th century. A copy after painting by Robert Walker also at Chirk (NT 1171159). A half-length portrait to right in armour.
Full description
Associated with Chirk Castle
Provenance
Probably commissioned by or for a cadet member of the family without offspring, and thence by inheritance; formerly at Ruthin Castle, which Sir Thomas purchased in 1632; in agreement of 1978, placed on loan to The National Trust by Lt. Col. Ririd Myddelton and his trustees through the Secretary of State for Wales. On loan to the Trust from Guy Charles Myddelton. Gifted to Guy C Myddelton from Captain David Myddelton in 2010. Purchased by the National Trust from Mr Guy Myddelton in 2023.
Credit line
Chirk Castle, The Myddelton Collection (National Trust)
Makers and roles
British (English) School, artist