Sir Edward Astley (1603 –1653)
British (English) School
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
1600 - 1699
Materials
Oil on panel
Measurements
630 x 530 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland
NT 1277009
Summary
Oil painting on panel, Sir Edward Astley (1603 –1653), English School. A three-quarter length portrait, wearing a lace collar and armour.
Credit line
Seaton Delaval, The Hastings Collection (National Trust)
Marks and inscriptions
Top, recto: Inscription on top" Edward Astley, fifth son of Jacob Astley" in gold coloured paint on top back of panel. Front, bottom ledge, proper right: Wooden button, painted gold with 20 in black paint. Back top of frame: Paper tag C16, No11, N15, No7 in pencil
Makers and roles
British (English) School, artist