Robert Rich (1587–1658), Second Earl of Warwick
The Met
Artist: Anthony van Dyck(Flemish, Antwerp 1599–1641 London)
Date: ca. 1632–35
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 81 7/8 x 50 3/8 in. (208 x 128 cm), with added strip of 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm) at top
Credit Line: The Jules Bache Collection, 1949
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Man in shimmering suit and red cloak, standing before stormy seascape and armor
Detailed Description
A man stands in an elaborate costume. He is positioned slightly to the right of the canvas's vertical center, facing forward with his head turned slightly to his right, looking out at the viewer. He has light skin, dark brown hair, a mustache, and a small beard. He wears a large, ruffled white lace collar. His doublet is made of a shimmering silver-gold fabric with many small buttons down the front. His breeches are a vibrant red, matching the large red cloak draped over his left shoulder and arm. He wears white gloves, and his white shoes feature large, fluffy white pom-poms. His right hand rests on his hip, while his left hand holds the red cloak and a small, dark, ring-like object. To the left of the man, a dark, stormy seascape is visible in the background, with several ships on the turbulent water under a cloudy sky. Below the seascape, on the ground, lies a dark helmet, a gauntlet, and other pieces of armor, along with a dark hat. To the right of the man, a dark, textured, golden-brown curtain or drapery hangs, extending from top to bottom. The ground beneath the man's feet is dark and indistinct. The lighting highlights the man's face and his shimmering attire against the darker background elements.
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