Robert Peake, (circa 1551-1626 London)
Portrait purported to be of Lady Elizabeth Pope, née Watson
Oil on panel
67.9 x 49.6cm (26 3/4 x 19 1/2in)
Private collection
The black thread depicted here, which normally links the heart and the hands, looks to be broken and may possibly be an allusion to a death and would fit with the traditional identification of the sitter being Elizabeth Watson, who was an heiress at this date. The depiction of her long hair hanging loosely down, was a contemporary symbol of virginity and brides sometimes wore their hair down in this way. More on this painting
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, Prince Henry; and in 1607, serjeant-painter to King James. Peake is
often called "the elder", to distinguish him from his son, the
painter and print seller William Peake (c. 1580–1639) and from his grandson,
Sir Robert Peake (c. 1605–67), who followed his father into the family
print-selling business.
Peake was the only English-born painter of a group of four
artists whose workshops were closely connected. Between 1590 and about 1625,
they specialised in brilliantly coloured, full-length "costume
pieces" that are unique to England at this time. It is not always possible
to attribute authorship between Peake, De Critz, Gheeraerts and their
assistants with certainty. More on Robert
Peake
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