Mid-18th-Century Danish School, Portrait Of A Bishop

Mid-18th-Century Danish School, Portrait Of A BishopThis mid 18th century Danish oil on canvas depicts a bishop wearing a black cassock, broad white ruff, and wig. Hes holding a bible in his right hand. Dating to around 1740, this charming portrayal is a remarkable survivor. Its history is unknown but it probably once hung in an ecclesiastical setting. The sitter is clearly a man of some repute given the fact it still exists after almost three centuries. Oftentimes, 18th century bishops were revered

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 24½” x 20½” / 62cm x 52cmYear of creation: c

Its spires extending upwards echoing the masts of nearby boats

wind flax onto spindles

George Vicat Cole

1920Provenance: DenmarkCondition: Craquelure but the paint layer is stable

we see Mary nursing the infant Christ while her relative Elizabeth looks on

it was created during his lifetime

Artist’s auction maximum: £69

a degree of suffering

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 18” x 14” / 46cm x 36cmYear of creation: c

While the promised comforts of a coastal cottage hint at warmth via a narrow window

black cravat