Old World Portraits
Lord John Hay and Charles Hay, Third Marquis of Tweeddale
Gerard Soest
An enchanting 17th-century double portrait of two children in a theatrical landscape accompanied by their animal companions.
The Howard Children
Godfrey Kneller
1694 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking 17th-century portrait of two children elegantly posed with a small dog in a grand architectural setting.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted around 1694 by Sir Godfrey Kneller, this masterwork captures the youthful elegance of the Howard children. The composition features a rich play of color, from the girl's deep blue silk gown to the boy's vibrant orange drapery, set against a classic stone terrace and landscape background. The presence of a small spaniel adds a charming, domestic touch to this stately court-style portrait.
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