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Sir John Drake

Edward Bower

1646

oil

canvas

From the collection of Tate Britain

Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Sir John Drake is a 1646 oil by Edward Bower, held at Tate Britain.

Who painted this?: Edward Bower
When & what style?: 1646
Where can I see it?: Tate Britain

About this work

The painting depicts a man dressed in black armor, holding a helmet in his right hand and a sword in his left. He is standing in front of a brown curtain, with a gold object hanging on the wall behind him. The man's face is serious, and his long hair is dark and wavy. The armor is shiny and reflective, with intricate details visible on the breastplate and helmet. The background is a muted brown color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. This painting is a great example of the work of artist Edward Bower.

About the artist

Artist

Edward Bower

Edward Bower (fl. 1635 – 1667) was an English portrait painter. During the Civil War he worked mostly for Parliamentarian patrons, and painted Charles I at his trial. He portrayed other famous men of the time such as…

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