Sir Percy Herbert, 2nd Baron Powis (c.1598-1667)
British (English) School
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
1600 - 1629
Materials
Oil on canvas
Measurements
1090 x 890 mm
Place of origin
England
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Powis Castle and Garden, Powys
NT 1180923
Caption
Percy Herbert was the son of William, 1st Lord Powis. In 1622 he married Elizabeth, daughter of Sir William Craven, a wealthy alderman of the City of London. During the 1620s he sat in the Commons as a Member of Parliament for Shaftesbury, though later was convicted of treason for his Catholic sympathies. The loss of his estates and freedom inspired him to write a number of philosophical and moralistic essays, for which he is perhaps best known today.
Summary
Oil painting canvas, Sir Percy Herbert Bt, 2nd Baron Powis (c.1598-1667), English School, early 17th century (possibly by Paul van Somer). A three-quarter- length portrait in dark dress with lace collar and cuffs. Son of Willaim, 1st Lord Powis; he married Elizabeth Craven, daughter of Sir William Craven. Convicted of high treason in 1651 and imprisoned in the Tower, losing his freedom and estates.
Provenance
Accepted by HM Treasury on 21st March, 1963 in lieu of tax and conveyed to National Trust ownership on 29th November 1963
Credit line
Powis Castle, The Powis Collection (National Trust)
Makers and roles
British (English) School, artist possibly Paulus van Somer, the younger (Amsterdam c.1649 - London c.1694), artist