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17th Century English School Portrait - A Boy with Yellow Silk Drapery
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17th Century English School Portrait - A Boy with Yellow Silk Drapery

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17TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL PORTRAIT - A BOY WITH YELLOW SILK DRAPERY

Fine 17th century English school portrait of a young boy with yellow silk drapery.

The handsome sitter is depicted half length within a feigned laurel cartouche his head half turned with his gaze meeting the viewer. With his pale skin, languid eyes full flushed cheeks and fleshy lips he is the very definition of mid 17th century beauty.

His blonde hair is worn shoulder length with a centre parting which curves away from each side of the crown, leaves his brows and cheeks clearly visible. Rather than wearing the contemporary fashions (dress) of the period the handsome young sitter wears a more generalised form of drapery (costume) which was popular in paintings from the 1650’s onwards.

The sitters white shirt, with its sleeves that balloon at the wrist, may echo contemporary fashions but his golden belted sash implies that the sitter is in fact wearing a tunic akin to Perisan dress. His voluminous shimmering yellow silk cloak / fabric is clearly more akin to costume and the timlessness of the hand gesture which he uses to secure it across his chest which adds a sense of gravitas reminiscent of Roman dress.

This pose can be traced back to the work of Van Dyck, whose series of prints Icones Principum Virorum would have been widely admired and circulated. It makes sense that an artist in the orbit of Van Dyck, favours a similar aesthetic of dramatic draperies and ‘costume’ rather than fashion.

This fine quality and richly coloured portrait is in an excellent state of conservation. It is ready to hang in a later quality ‘Lely’ style gilded frame.

Higher resolution images on request. Worldwide shipping available.

I am most grateful to Jacqui Ansell Costume Historian and formerly Senior Lecturer, Christie’s Education for the detailed information and analysis that she has provided on fashion and costume.

Higher resolution images on request.

Worldwide shipping available.

Provenance: Private collection Belgium.

Canvas: 70cm x 65cm.

Framed: 86cm x 74cm.

Price: £8800

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
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Period Portraits has dated this 17th Century Portrait Painting to the 17th Century.

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17TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL PORTRAIT - A BOY WITH YELLOW SILK DRAPERY

Fine 17th century English school portrait of a young boy with yellow silk drapery.

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The handsome sitter is depicted half length within a feigned laurel cartouche his head half turned with his gaze meeting the viewer.
Period Portraits

With his pale skin, languid eyes full flushed cheeks and fleshy lips he is the very definition of mid 17th century beauty.

fig 1. A 17th-century oil portrait of a young boy with long curled hair draped in golden-yellow silk, set within a painted trompe loeil oval border.
fig 1. 17th Century English School Portrait - A Boy with Yellow Silk Drapery

His blonde hair is worn shoulder length with a centre parting which curves away from each side of the crown, leaves his brows and cheeks clearly visible. Rather than wearing the contemporary fashions (dress) of the period the handsome young sitter wears a more generalised form of drapery (costume) which was popular in paintings from the 1650’s onwards.

fig 2. A 17th-century oil portrait of a young boy with long curled hair draped in golden-yellow silk, set within a painted trompe loeil oval border.
fig 2. 17th Century English School Portrait - A Boy with Yellow Silk Drapery

The sitters white shirt, with its sleeves that balloon at the wrist, may echo contemporary fashions but his golden belted sash implies that the sitter is in fact wearing a tunic akin to Perisan dress. His voluminous shimmering yellow silk cloak / fabric is clearly more akin to costume and the timlessness of the hand gesture which he uses to secure it across his chest which adds a sense of gravitas reminiscent of Roman dress.

fig 3. A 17th-century oil portrait of a young boy with long curled hair draped in golden-yellow silk, set within a painted trompe loeil oval border.
fig 3. 17th Century English School Portrait - A Boy with Yellow Silk Drapery

This pose can be traced back to the work of Van Dyck, whose series of prints Icones Principum Virorum would have been widely admired and circulated. It makes sense that an artist in the orbit of Van Dyck, favours a similar aesthetic of dramatic draperies and ‘costume’ rather than fashion.

fig 4. A 17th-century oil portrait of a young boy with long curled hair draped in golden-yellow silk, set within a painted trompe loeil oval border.
fig 4. 17th Century English School Portrait - A Boy with Yellow Silk Drapery

This fine quality and richly coloured portrait is in an excellent state of conservation. It is ready to hang in a later quality ‘Lely’ style gilded frame.

Higher resolution images on request. Worldwide shipping available.

fig 5. A 17th-century oil portrait of a young boy with long curled hair draped in golden-yellow silk, set within a painted trompe loeil oval border.
fig 5. 17th Century English School Portrait - A Boy with Yellow Silk Drapery

I am most grateful to Jacqui Ansell Costume Historian and formerly Senior Lecturer, Christie’s Education for the detailed information and analysis that she has provided on fashion and costume.

Higher resolution images on request.

fig 6. A 17th-century oil portrait of a young boy with long curled hair draped in golden-yellow silk, set within a painted trompe loeil oval border.
fig 6. 17th Century English School Portrait - A Boy with Yellow Silk Drapery

Worldwide shipping available.

Provenance: Private collection Belgium.

Canvas: 70cm x 65cm.

Framed: 86cm x 74cm.

Price: £8800

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Period Portraits has dated this 17th Century Portrait Painting to the 17th Century.

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Archive I A 17th-century oil portrait of a young boy with long curled hair draped in golden-yellow silk, set within a painted trompe loeil oval border.

17TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL PORTRAIT - A BOY WITH YELLOW SILK DRAPERY

Archive II A 17th-century oil portrait of a young boy with long curled hair draped in golden-yellow silk, set within a painted trompe loeil oval border. View II
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English School portraiture of the 17th century was heavily influenced by Continental artists such as Anthony van Dyck and Peter Lely. It is distinguished by dramatic chiaroscuro lighting, rich fabric drapery, relaxed poses, and frequently utilised feigned oval painted borders to frame the sitter.

Artisans during this era typically painted with hand-ground oil pigments mixed with linseed oil on hand-woven linen or hemp canvas, or occasionally wooden panels. Stretcher frames were joined with wood pegs, and priming layers often consisted of natural chalk and animal glue gesso.

Authenticity is evaluated through craquelure patterns in the paint film, natural oxidisation of the canvas and wooden stretcher, evidence of period-accurate pigment composition, and historical painting techniques such as layered glazing and impasto work.

An antique portrait can be integrated into contemporary settings by placing it above a mantlepiece, console table, or sideboard to create a focal point. Paired with modern minimalist furniture, the historical artwork provides visual balance, architectural interest, and depth.

Preserve oil paintings by keeping them away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and high humidity. Cleaning should be restricted to gentle dusting with a soft, dry brush, leaving yellowed varnish removal and surface restoration to professional conservators.
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