Thomas Sutton, Founder of the Charterhouse
1598
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1598
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a man sitting at a desk, looking serious. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The man in the painting is Thomas Sutton, who founded a school and a hospital. He's shown with books and papers, which suggests he was a busy person. The details in the painting are interesting, like the way the light falls on his face. You can learn more about the artist who made this by looking up Elstrack, Renold.
