Richard Sackville, 3rd Earl of Dorset (1589-1624)
style of Isaac Oliver (Rouen c.1565 – London 1617)
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
Unknown
Materials
Watercolour on vellum
Measurements
41 x 50 mm
Order this imageCollection
Stourhead, Wiltshire
NT 731889
Summary
Portrait miniature, watercolour painting on vellum, Richard Sackville, 3rd Earl of Dorset (1589-1624) in the style of Isaac Oliver (Rouen c.1565 – London 1617). Oval. Head and shoulders portrait of a man, turned slightly to the left, gazing at the spectator wearing a black pleated doublet, standing, semi-circular standing lace collar, red and black sash over his right shoulder. Brown eyes, dark brown hair and beard, pale face with early repairs on forehead. Plain blue background.
Marks and inscriptions
on reverse '5'
Makers and roles
style of Isaac Oliver (Rouen c.1565 – London 1617), miniaturist