William Dobsons målningar: De 58 mest kända, ur ett galleris perspektiv

Portrait of a Man called Abraham Van Der Doort (d.1640)

The man stares out from a deep, dark void, his presence emerging through a sudden, sharp clarity of light. He is Abraham van der Doort, a man whose steady gaze carries the weight of a life spent among the treasures of kings. The light catches the texture of his wavy, light brown hair and the coarseness of his beard, pulling his features into sharp relief against an indistinct, shadowy background.…

Rest on the Flight into Egypt with Saint George

The oil painting titled Rest on the Flight into Egypt with Saint George by William Dobson captures a moment of quietude amidst a turbulent sky. Created between 1621 and 1646, this religious art piece focuses on the proximity of a holy family. A knight in armor, identified as Saint George, stands to the left. He gazes toward a seated woman and a nude infant. The heavy, dark metal of his…

Portrait of the Artist’s Wife

This bust-length oil portrait presents a woman positioned slightly off-center, her gaze directed toward the viewer. The subject wears an ornate white cap with ruffled edges and a dark veil or headpiece that falls behind her. A low-cut bodice is visible, accented by a single pearl necklace. The lighting is directional, illuminating one side of the face and the chest while casting the opposite side and the background into deep…

Charles Gerard, 1st Earl of Macclesfield by William Dobson

A three-quarter view portrait of Charles Gerard, 1st Earl of Macclesfield, captures the subject in a moment of quiet, steady gaze. Positioned slightly off-center against a dark, atmospheric background, the figure is defined by a strong light source that illuminates one side of the face and the crisp white of a lace collar. This chiaroscuro effect pulls the subject from the surrounding shadows, creating a profound sense of three-dimensionality. The…

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#20 Portrait of Abraham van der Doort 1640 · Ermitaget

Probably Sir Thomas Aylesbury, Bt

This oil on canvas portrait, titled Probably Sir Thomas Aylesbury, Bt, was executed by the artist William Dobson. The work dates to about 1642. The subject of the painting is likely Sir Thomas Aylesbury, Bt, who lived from 1576 to 1657. He was a known patron of mathematical learning.

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#8 An Unknown Officer with a Page, possibly Sir Thomas Dallison (1591/2-1645), aged 50 1642 · Knole House #9 Inigo Jones, 1573-1652 1642 · National Maritime Museum #30 Endymion Porter 1642 · Tate Britain

Endymion Porter

The oil painting titled Endymion Porter was executed by the artist William Dobson. This portrait depicts Endymion Porter, who was a favourite courtier of King Charles I. The work was produced at the exiled court of King Charles in Oxford.

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#18 Portrait of Richard Neville 1643 · National Portrait Gallery #19 Allegorical Portrait of Charles II of England When Prince of Wales 1643

James II (1633-1701), when Duke of York

The air in the room feels heavy with the weight of expectation as a young man gazes out from the canvas. He is James II, known then as the Duke of York, caught in a moment of poised stillness. He sits in a three-quarter length pose, his presence commanding yet quiet. The light, spilling from the upper left, brushes against the soft curls of his hair and catches the sheen…

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#12 Charles II (1630-85), when Prince of Wales 1644 · Royal Collection #13 Charles I (1600-1649) 1644 · Hampton Court Palace #14 Dr Robert South (1634–1716) 1644

Sir Edward Nicholas

In this formal 17th-century oil portrait, William Dobson presents Sir Edward Nicholas within an oval composition. The bust-length view focuses on the subject positioned centrally against a dark, indistinct background. This arrangement utilizes chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth, isolating the figure from the void behind him. The style adheres to the principles of Baroque portraiture, emphasizing the dignity of the sitter through a highly realistic approach and meticulous…

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#2 Probably Nicholas Oudart 1645 · National Portrait Gallery #6 Portrait of a Woman 1645 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery #16 Portrait of Richard Streatfeild Family 1645 · Yale Center for British Art #17 Self-portrait 1645 · Osterley Park And House