Artwork
Sir Henry Blount (1602–1682)
Sir Henry Blount (1602–1682) is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Nicholas Dixon. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
Created by Nicholas Dixon in 1660, the piece functions as a direct visual record of the sitter rather than an allegorical composition.
The work is a portrait miniature depicting Sir Henry Blount (1602–1682), a man identified as the primary subject. Created by Nicholas Dixon in 1660, the piece functions as a direct visual record of the sitter rather than an allegorical composition. The iconography is straightforward, presenting the individual without additional symbolic figures or narrative elements that would suggest a deeper moral or political meaning beyond his identity.
As a portrait, the artwork's significance lies in its representation of Blount's likeness during the mid-seventeenth century. The medium, executed on card and vellum, aligns with the conventions of the genre, focusing on the accurate rendering of the subject's features to preserve his image.
Technique & Style
The portrait of Sir Henry Blount is a miniature painting executed by Nicholas Dixon circa 1660. The work is painted on a card support, with the surface prepared using vellum, as indicated by the listed materials. Dixon employed the miniature technique, characterized by fine brushwork and a small scale appropriate for intimate portraiture.
The painting’s dimensions (approximately 67 mm high by 55 mm wide) and its classification as a miniature further reflect the meticulous handling typical of the genre. No information on the painting’s current condition or specific stylistic influences is provided in the sources.
History & Provenance
The portrait of Sir Henry Blount was created in 1660 by the artist Nicholas Dixon. Executed as a miniature, the work utilizes card and vellum as its primary support materials. The piece measures 67 by 55 units and depicts the subject as a man in a formal portrait style.
Currently, the painting is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it remains located. No specific details regarding the original commission, intermediate ownership transfers, or the circumstances of its creation beyond the date and artist are provided in the available records.
Sir Henry Blount (1602–1682) is a miniature portrait painted by Nicholas Dixon in 1660 on card, measuring 67 × 55 mm. The work belongs to the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, where it is listed as part of the museum's holdings; the specific accession or inventory number is not disclosed in the available records. The sources do not mention any exhibition history for this piece, indicating that it has not been publicly exhibited in the documented provenance.
Overview
This painting, created by Nicholas Dixon in 1660, depicts Sir Henry Blount (1602–1682). It is a small, oval-shaped portrait executed on card, a less common material for such works during its period. The artwork is currently housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, offering a focused portrayal of its subject.
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