Who painted Mary Neville, Lady Dacre?

Mary Neville, Lady Dacre was painted by Hans Eworth in 1556.

Where can I see Mary Neville, Lady Dacre?

Mary Neville, Lady Dacre is held by National Gallery of Canada.

What movement is Mary Neville, Lady Dacre?

Mary Neville, Lady Dacre is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Mary Neville, Lady Dacre

Hans Eworth , 1556

Mary Neville, Lady Dacre is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Hans Eworth. It dates from 1556 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Canada.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1556 by Hans Eworth, is a portrait of Mary Fiennes, Baroness Dacre. It is a representative work of Eworth's style, which was influenced by Flemish and Italian artistic traditions.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Mary Fiennes, is depicted wearing formal attire, holding a quill pen and a book, suggesting her literacy and possibly her role as a patron or writer. The small framed portrait of a man in the background may be a reference to her family or marital ties.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases Eworth's attention to detail, evident in the rendering of textures such as the fur trim on the subject's jacket and the flowers in the background. The level of detail extends to the small framed portrait, demonstrating the artist's skill.

History & Provenance

Hans Eworth, a Flemish artist, worked in London during the mid-16th century, producing portraits of notable figures including Mary I and Elizabeth I. This portrait is now part of the National Gallery of Canada's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Hans Eworth

Hans Eworth (or Ewouts; c. 1520–1574) was a Flemish painter active in England in the mid-16th century. Along with other exiled Flemings, he made a career in Tudor London, painting allegorical images as well as portraits…