John Tradescant the Younger and Hester, his second Wife
1646
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1646
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
The painting depicts a couple, with the man on the left and the woman on the right. The man has dark, curly hair and is wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt. He is holding a plant in his right hand. The woman has dark hair covered by a black headpiece and is wearing a brown dress with a white collar and a brown ribbon tied around her neck. She is holding a plant in her left hand. The couple is set against a dark background, which helps to highlight their features and clothing. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a rich and vibrant texture. This painting is held at the Ashmolean Museum.
