Sir Thomas Parker (1666–1732)
1715
oil
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
1715
oil
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
The painting depicts a man in a red and white robe, with a black cape draped over his shoulders. He has long, curly hair and is holding a book in his left hand. The background is dark, with a faint image of a chair visible behind him. The man's attire suggests he may be a member of the nobility or clergy. The painting's style is reminiscent of 18th-century portraiture, with attention to detail and realism. To learn more about the artist who created this work, look up Godfrey Kneller.
