Artwork
The 7th Earl of Northampton
The 7th Earl of Northampton is an oil painting by Pompeo Batoni. It dates from 1758 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1758 portrait is the work of Italian artist Pompeo Batoni, capturing Charles Compton, 7th Earl of Northampton.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter, a young English aristocrat, is depicted with a whippet on a nearby chair, set against a backdrop evoking Ancient Rome.
Technique & Style
The Neoclassical setting reflects the era's fascination with classical antiquity, while the use of oil paint allows for detailed rendering of the subject and his surroundings.
History & Provenance
The Earl's life was cut short; he died at twenty-six, just five years after the portrait was painted.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pompeo Girolamo Batoni (25 January 1708 – 4 February 1787) was an Italian painter who displayed a solid technical knowledge in his portrait work and in his numerous allegorical and mythological pictures.
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