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Lady Anne Pope

Robert Peake the elder

1615

oil

panel

From the collection of Tate Britain

Early Baroque Italian Baroque Portrait

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Lady Anne Pope is a 1615 oil by Robert Peake the elder, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Tate Britain.

Who painted this?: Robert Peake the elder
When & what style?: 1615 · Early Baroque Italian
Where can I see it?: Tate Britain

About this work

The painting depicts a woman with long, curly brown hair and a dark dress adorned with gold embroidery. She wears a white lace collar and holds a string of pearls in her right hand. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal portrait from the early 17th century. The use of oil paint and the level of detail in the embroidery and lace indicate a high level of skill and craftsmanship. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Robert Peake the elder.

About the artist

Artist

Robert Peake the elder

Robert Peake the Elder (c. 1551–1619) was an English painter active in the later part of Elizabeth I's reign and for most of the reign of James I. In 1604, he was appointed picture maker to the heir to the throne,…

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