Old World Portraits
Portrait of Gerard Cornelis van Riebeeck
Mattheus Verheyden
This 1755 oil portrait by Mattheus Verheyden captures an elegant gentleman in sumptuously embroidered silk before his sprawling country estate.
Sir John Corbet of Adderley, 3rd Baronet
John Michael Wright
1676 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This striking 17th-century portrait captures a nobleman in an exquisitely detailed ensemble of gold-thread embroidery and intricate lace.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1676 by John Michael Wright, this portrait of Sir John Corbet of Adderley is a tour de force of Restoration-era fashion. The artist masterfully captures the luminous quality of the silk and the intricate patterns of the gold brocade and lace ruffles, creating a commanding presence that epitomizes 17th-century European portraiture.
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