Who painted Elias Ashmole?

Elias Ashmole was painted by John Riley in 1691.

Where can I see Elias Ashmole?

Elias Ashmole is held by Ashmolean Museum.

Artwork

Elias Ashmole

Elias Ashmole is an oil painting by John Riley. It dates from 1691 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.

About this work

This is a portrait of Elias Ashmole. It's an oil paint work created by John Riley in 1681.

The portrait depicts Elias Ashmole as a Windsor Herald, a position he held. He's shown with his hand resting on his publication, The Institutions, Laws, and Ceremonies of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.

You can learn more about the artist who created this portrait, the artist: John Riley.

Overview

This oil painting is a portrait of Elias Ashmole, created by English artist John Riley in 1681. It is a representation of Ashmole in his role as Windsor Herald.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Ashmole with his hand resting on his 1672 publication, The Institutions, Laws, and Ceremonies of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, signifying his association with the prestigious Order of the Garter.

Technique & Style

The painting is executed in oil paint, and its frame was crafted by Grinling Gibbons, a renowned woodcarver of the time.

History & Provenance

Elias Ashmole was appointed Windsor Herald during the Restoration period by Charles II, a position reflected in the portrait.

Artist & collection

Artist

John Riley

John Riley, or Ryley, (1646 – March 1691) was an English portrait painter. He painted portraits of Charles II and James II, and was court painter to William III and Mary II. One of his pupils was Jonathan Richardson.