The Saltonstall Family
1636
oil
From the collection of Tate
1636
oil
From the collection of Tate
This painting depicts a family scene, with a man standing in the center, wearing a black hat and a brown and white outfit. He is holding the hand of a woman lying on a bed, who is covered in a white sheet. To the left of the man are three young girls, dressed in long dresses and standing in front of a decorative wall. On the right side of the painting, a woman sits in a chair, holding a baby. The room is decorated with a red curtain and a rug on the floor. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of warmth and intimacy, with the family members gathered together in a cozy setting. The painting is held at the Tate Britain.
