Sir Henry Herbert (1594-1673), aged 45
British (English) School
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
1639 (dated)
Materials
Oil on canvas
Measurements
750 x 620 mm
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Powis Castle and Garden, Powys
NT 1180929
Caption
Sir Henry Herbert was the brother of Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Chirbury. He lived at Ribblesford, Worcestershire. He was originally engaged in diplomatic work, but in 1623 became Master of the Revels. He performed this role for both Charles I and Charles II, and was responsible for choosing the plays and entertainments staged at court. He was also a shareholder in several theatres himself, including the Phoenix or Cockpit Theatre, and the Salisbury Court Theatre.
Summary
Oil painting on canvas, Sir Henry Herbert (1594-1673), aged 45, English School, dated 1639, 'Aeta.45' and 'Agentus Adjurae'. A half-length portrait of the brother of Edward, 1st Lord Herbert of Chirbury, with white collar and red sash to his waist. Master of the Revels to Charles I and Charles II.
Provenance
Accepted by HM Treasury on 21st March, 1963 in lieu of tax and conveyed to National Trust ownership on 29th November 1963. Recorded at Powis Castle in Montgomery Collections Vol VI P.148 in 1873. Label on reverse of canvas reads - Sir Henry Herbert, Master of the Revels from Sir C. Slingsby, Red House, Yorkshire 1872.
Credit line
Powis Castle, The Powis Collection (National Trust)
Marks and inscriptions
J (or) G 1635 Back of canvas: Sir Henry Herbert / MASTER / Of the Revels / From / Sir C Slingsby / RED HOUSE / Yorkshire / 1872 Paper label fixed to back stretcher.: Sir Henry Herbert 6th son of Richard Herbert who died / in 1597 and brother to the first Lord Herbert of Chirbury was born 1594 / He married Elizabeth daughter of Sir Robert Offley and was Master of / the Revels in the reign of James 1st which office he retained fifty years. / He lived to see The Restoration. / His son was created Lord Herbert of Chirbury, April 26th 1694. / Painted by Dobson in 1639. Centre back stretcher.: HENRY GRAVES & CO / 2321 / 6 PALL MALL. LONDON
Makers and roles
British (English) School, artist attributed to William Dobson (bap. London 1611 - London 1646), artist