Probably Sir Edward Blackett, 2nd Bt (1651/2 - 1718)
John Riley (London 1646 – London 1691) and John Closterman (Osnabrück 1660 – London 1711)
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
circa 1670 - 1691
Materials
Oil on canvas in gilt wood frame attached to metal hangings.
Measurements
1540 x 1310 x 110 mm
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Wallington, Northumberland
NT 584402
Summary
Oil painting on canvas, Probably Sir Edward Blackett, 2nd Bt (1651/2 - 1718) by John Closterman (Osnabrück 1660 – London 1711) and John Riley (London 1646 – London 1691), inscribed 18th century, with name of 'first Sir William', top right: Sr : WILLIAM BLACKETT. Bart.:/Created. Dec.12.1673.?obt May. 16. 1680. A three-quarter-length, portrait, profile to left, gazing at the spectator, in armour, his hand resting with his helmet on a stone plinth.
Provenance
Gift from Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan 3rd Bt
Credit line
Wallington, The Trevelyan Collection (National Trust)
Marks and inscriptions
1st. Sir William (later inscription)
Makers and roles
John Riley (London 1646 – London 1691) and John Closterman (Osnabrück 1660 – London 1711) , artist John Riley (London 1646 – London 1691), artist John Closterman (Osnabrück 1660 - London 1711), artist