How do I identify a seventeenth century portrait?

Examination of the sitter's costume, hair styling, and lace collars usually provides the most reliable chronological indicator. Documentation on the reverse of the canvas or traditional stretcher construction also aids identification. Stylistic conventions such as painted oval borders or martial armour point firmly toward the Stuart era. Comparing the handling of paint with documented works by contemporary studios helps confirm the period.

What subjects are common in these paintings?

Aristocratic patrons, military officers, judges, and landed families form the vast majority of subjects in these works. Sitters often commissioned portraits to record their social standing, political allegiance, or marital alliances. Children and pets occasionally appear alongside parents to demonstrate familial wealth and affection. Allegorical themes, such as depicting a sitter in the guise of a classical deity or saint, also occur.

How should I care for an antique oil painting?

Display the canvas away from direct sunlight and fluctuating heat sources to prevent the wood and canvas from warping. Maintaining stable room humidity protects both the structural support and the delicate oil ground. Dust the surface gently with a soft, dry brush without applying moisture or cleaning solutions. Professional conservation should be sought if the varnish yellows or structural tears appear.

What is the difference between attributed and circle works?

An attributed work suggests strong stylistic evidence linking the painting to a specific named artist, though absolute proof is absent. These pieces carry greater weight in the hierarchy of scholarship. A circle attribution indicates the maker was part of a specific master's orbit or workshop environment. This reflects the prevailing aesthetic of the studio without claiming individual authorship.

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An english baroque oil painting captures the stately dignity and elaborate portraiture of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries.

19th century

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19th Century Portrait Follower of William Wissing of Queen Mary II

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Portrait of John Robinson of Denston Hall, Suffolk C.1700; Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller

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Portrait of John Robinson of Denston Hall, Suffolk C.1700; Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller

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18th century

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18th Century English Portrait Painting of a Young Lady in a Blue Silk Gown, Attributed to Thomas Murray (1663-1735)

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Portrait of a Gentleman of the Adams Family, by Michael Dahl.

18th century

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Portrait of a Gentleman of the Adams Family, by Michael Dahl.

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Oil on Canvas Portrait of Sir Edward Longville

17th century

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Oil on Canvas Portrait of Sir Edward Longville

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Circle of Sir Peter Lely, 1618-1680
Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector (1599 –1658)
Signed/inscribed: On the Reverse "Oliver Cromwell"

oil on Copper

17th century

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Circle of Sir Peter Lely, 1618-1680 Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector (1599 –1658) Signed/inscribed: On the Reverse "Oliver Cromwell" oil on Copper

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Sir Godfrey Kneller 1646 - 1723
Portrait of Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset 1662–1748 Wearing Garter Robes

17th century

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Sir Godfrey Kneller 1646 - 1723 Portrait of Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset 1662–1748 Wearing Garter Robes

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Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller Portrait of Katharine, Wife of Thomas, 6th Earl of Westmorland

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Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller Portrait of Katharine, Wife of Thomas, 6th Earl of Westmorland

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Sir Godfrey Kneller 1646 - 1723
Portrait of Catherine (Née Kneller) Huckle as St Agnes Circa 1676-1714

17th century

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Sir Godfrey Kneller 1646 - 1723 Portrait of Catherine (Née Kneller) Huckle as St Agnes Circa 1676-1714

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Portrait Oil Painting of a Lady in an Ermine Trimmed Cloak C1720, Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller

18th century

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Portrait Oil Painting of a Lady in an Ermine Trimmed Cloak C1720, Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller

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Listings feature oil on canvas supports housed in period giltwood frames, representing British portraiture from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

17th century

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17th Century Portrait

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Portrait of a Young Boy 1711, by John Verelst.

18th century

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Portrait of a Young Boy 1711, by John Verelst.

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Portrait of George Lee C.1700, by Robert Byng.

18th century

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Portrait of George Lee C.1700, by Robert Byng.

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Portrait of a Gentleman C.1675: Attributed to John Riley.

17th century

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Portrait of a Gentleman C.1675: Attributed to John Riley.

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Portrait of Mary Dodding 1677, by John Michael Wright.

17th century

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Portrait of Mary Dodding 1677, by John Michael Wright.

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17th century

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17th Century Portrait Circle of Michael Dahl,of Sir William Cowper [1639-1706]

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English Baroque Oil Painting

19th Century Portrait Follower of William Wissing of Queen Mary II

Portrait of John Robinson of Denston Hall, Suffolk C.1700; Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller

18th Century English Portrait Painting of a Young Lady in a Blue Silk Gown, Attributed to Thomas Murray (1663-1735)

Portrait of a Gentleman of the Adams Family, by Michael Dahl.

Oil on Canvas Portrait of Sir Edward Longville

Circle of Sir Peter Lely, 1618-1680 Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector (1599 –1658) Signed/inscribed: On the Reverse "Oliver Cromwell" oil on Copper

Sir Godfrey Kneller 1646 - 1723 Portrait of Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset 1662–1748 Wearing Garter Robes

Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller Portrait of Katharine, Wife of Thomas, 6th Earl of Westmorland

Sir Godfrey Kneller 1646 - 1723 Portrait of Catherine (Née Kneller) Huckle as St Agnes Circa 1676-1714

Portrait Oil Painting of a Lady in an Ermine Trimmed Cloak C1720, Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller

17th Century Portrait

Portrait of a Young Boy 1711, by John Verelst.

Portrait of George Lee C.1700, by Robert Byng.

Portrait of a Gentleman C.1675: Attributed to John Riley.

Portrait of Mary Dodding 1677, by John Michael Wright.

17th Century Portrait Circle of Michael Dahl,of Sir William Cowper [1639-1706]

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