Old World Portraits
Philip, Lord Wharton
Anthony van Dyck
A masterpiece of Baroque portraiture by Anthony van Dyck, featuring a young nobleman in luminous silks and an elegant, stately pose.
Sir Ralph Bankes
Peter Lely
1660 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 17th-century portrait of a gentleman in shimmering gold and red robes, accompanied by his loyal canine companion.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm wood and umber notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted around 1660 by Sir Peter Lely, this masterful portrait depicts Sir Ralph Bankes in a moment of relaxed dignity. The work showcases Lely's characteristic skill in rendering rich fabrics—specifically the golden sheen of the silk robe—set against a brooding landscape and classical architectural ruins that suggest heritage and status.
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