William Lilly
1646
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
This painting depicts a man with long, dark hair and a mustache, wearing a black robe with a white collar. He holds a piece of paper in his right hand, featuring red lines and writing, and a quill pen in his left. The background is a mix of dark and light colors, with a subtle landscape visible behind the subject. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest a formal portrait from the 17th century. The use of oil paint and the attention to detail in the subject's clothing and accessories indicate a high level of craftsmanship.
