Sir William Jones by Simon Du Bois. A formal oil portrait of an older man with long dark curly hair and a white collar, framed by a painted trompe-l'oeil oval.

Sir William Jones

Simon Du Bois

1682 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A distinguished 17th-century portrait featuring a noble sitter in classic period attire.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character in black and softened neutral tones — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

This 1682 oil portrait by Simon Du Bois captures Sir William Jones in a dignified, contemplative pose. Set within an elegant painted oval border, the work demonstrates masterful 17th-century technique, from the luminous light on the sitter's face to the complex textures of his dark periwig and formal dress.