Portrait of Gray Brydges, Fifth Baron Chandos by William Larkin. A refined head-and-shoulders portrait of a nobleman with curly hair and an elaborate lace ruff, set within a painted stone-like oval frame.

Portrait of Gray Brydges, Fifth Baron Chandos

William Larkin

1615 · Oil Paint, Panel

An exquisite Jacobean portrait capturing the dignified presence of an English nobleman, highlighted by masterful lace detailing.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Library
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Olive green, Aged gold

About the piece

Attributed to the English master William Larkin, this 1615 portrait depicts Gray Brydges, the Fifth Baron Chandos. The work is a stunning example of the Jacobean style, characterized by its meticulous attention to the textures of the subject's intricate lace ruff and dark, embroidered doublet. The composition is elegantly contained within a painted 'feigned oval', a popular framing device of the period.

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