Portrait of Captain Thomas Lee
1598
oil
From the collection of Tate
1598
oil
From the collection of Tate
The painting depicts a man standing in a landscape, holding a spear in his right hand and a helmet in his left. He is dressed in a blue and white patterned shirt and shorts, with a red and black striped vest over his shoulder. The background features trees and a body of water. A notable detail is the man's bare feet, which stand out against the rugged terrain. This choice of footwear adds a sense of informality to the otherwise formal portrait. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger.
