William Pope, 1st Earl of Downe by William Larkin. A bust-length Jacobean portrait of a man with reddish-brown hair and beard, wearing an elaborate lace collar and dark doublet, set within a painted oval border.

William Pope, 1st Earl of Downe

William Larkin

1615 · Oil Paint, Panel

An exquisite early 17th-century portrait featuring remarkably fine lace detail and a vibrant, lifelike presence.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Attributed to William Larkin, this 1615 portrait captures William Pope, 1st Earl of Downe, with the meticulous detail characteristic of English Jacobean art. The sitter's refined features are dramatically contrasted by a dark doublet and a magnificent needlepoint lace collar. Presented within a painted trompe-l'oeil oval frame, the work exemplifies the sophisticated 'cabinet' style portraits favored by the Stuart court.

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