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Portrait of Mary Hill, Lady Killigrew

Anthony van Dyck , 1638

Portrait of Mary Hill, Lady Killigrew, by Anthony van Dyck, oil, 1638
Portrait of Mary Hill, Lady Killigrew, by Anthony van Dyck, oil, 1638

Portrait of Mary Hill, Lady Killigrew is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Anthony van Dyck. It dates from 1638 and is held in the collection of the Tate Britain.

About this work

Overview

This 1638 oil painting is a portrait of Mary Hill, Lady Killigrew, created by Flemish artist Anthony van Dyck.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait is paired with another of Mary's husband, William Killigrew, suggesting a strong bond between the two subjects. This pairing implies the artwork was likely commissioned to commemorate their relationship.

Technique & Style

The portrait exemplifies the Baroque style, characteristic of Van Dyck's work. The use of oil paint allowed for techniques such as glazing, which may have been employed to achieve the desired level of depth and nuance.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Anthony van Dyck

Artist

Anthony van Dyck

Sir Anthony van Dyck (; Dutch: Antoon van Dijck ; 22 March 1599 – 9 December 1641) was a Flemish Baroque artist, who became the leading court painter in England after success in the Spanish Netherlands and Italy.

Tate Britain

Museum

Tate Britain

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