Old World Portraits
Lady Mary Villiers with Lord Arran
Anthony van Dyck
An elegant 17th-century portrait by Anthony van Dyck featuring shimmering satin textures and classical mythological motifs.
Lady Elizabeth Thimbelby and her Sister
Anthony van Dyck
1637 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 17th-century double portrait featuring rich satin drapery and a charming allegorical cupid.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted around 1637 by Anthony van Dyck, this double portrait depicts Lady Elizabeth Thimbelby and her sister, Dorothy, Viscountess Andover. The composition is celebrated for its masterful rendering of light and texture, particularly the luminous gold and white satin gowns. The inclusion of a Cupid figure offering roses symbolizes their close bond and adds a touch of Baroque allegory to the formal composition.
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