Sir Henry Massingberd, 1st Bt (1609-1690)
manner of Richard Gibson (1605/15 - 1690)
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
1615 - 1690
Materials
wood, paper and glass
Measurements
50 mm (Diameter)
Order this imageCollection
Gunby Hall Estate, Lincolnshire
NT 636744
Summary
Portrait miniature, Sir Henry Massingberd, 1st Bt (1609-1690) in the manner of Richard Gibson (Cumberland 1615 – London 1690). Miniature oil painting of Sir Henry Massingberd,1st baronet (1609-1680) by an unknown artist. Head and shoulders in armour in an oval. Gilt frame and mount,with lappets,inscribed 'Sir Henry Massingberd 1660'. A note on the back records the portrait's presentation to Peregrine L-M by Mrs Brackenbury of Skendleby on Dec 26 1804,the first day he began to live at Gunby. See also GUN/D/43 for an enlarged copy of the same,monochrome.
Provenance
1944, gifted to the National Trust by Field Marshal Sir Archibald and Lady Montgomery Massingberd.
Makers and roles
manner of Richard Gibson (1605/15 - 1690), artist