Artwork
Porträt des Elias Ashmole (1617-1692)
Porträt des Elias Ashmole (1617-1692) is an oil painting by John Riley. It is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting is a portrait of Elias Ashmole, an antiquary and collector, created by English portrait painter John Riley.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted with a serious expression, wearing a red velvet coat and white lace trim, suggesting his status as a man of importance. His direct gaze engages the viewer, while the dark green background focuses attention on his figure.
Technique & Style
The painting is executed in a realistic style, with detailed rendering of Ashmole's face, clothing, and the red and gold cloth on the table beside him.
History & Provenance
The portrait is now held in the Ashmolean Museum, a fitting repository given Ashmole's role in the museum's founding. It was painted by John Riley, who worked as court painter to several English monarchs.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
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