Viscount Thomas Belasise: 17th Century Hand-Colored Portrait by Robert White, 1679

Description

This is a hand-colored engraving by Robert White (1645-1703) after a painting by Abraham Blooteling (or Bloteling) (1634–1690) entitled "The … more This is a hand-colored engraving by Robert White (1645-1703) after a painting by Abraham Blooteling (or Bloteling) (1634–1690) entitled "The Effigies of the Right honorable: Thomas Belasise Viscount Falconbergh of Henknowle Baron Falconbergh of Yarum Ld. Leiuetenant of the North rideing of York shire And one of ye. Lords of his maties: most Honbl: Privy Councell", published in London in 1679.

Thomas Belasise (Belasyse), 1st Earl Fauconberg PC (c. 1627-1700) was an English peer. He supported the Parliamentary cause in the English Civil War, becoming close to Oliver Cromwell and marrying Cromwell's third daughter, Mary. After the restoration of the monarchy he became a member of the Privy Council to Charles II and was elevated to an earldom by William III.

This vibrant hand colored engraving is presented in a light brown French mat, suitable for framing. The mat measures: 18.63" x 13.25" and the sheet measures: 15.25" x 9.13". less