Lot Essay
The inscription on the present portrait would appear to be an abbreviated form of 'praesentibus contentus, meliora spero', meaning 'content with present circumstances, I hope for better ones'.
Portrait of a gentleman, bust-length, in a black doublet with a lace ruff
Details
English School, circa 1623
Portrait of a gentleman, bust-length, in a black doublet with a lace ruff
inscribed and dated 'Præsentibs contennis, meliora spero. Anno Dñi. .1623. Ætatis. 23:' (upper right)
oil on panel
18½ x 14½ in. (47 x 36.8 cm.)
Portrait of a gentleman, bust-length, in a black doublet with a lace ruff
inscribed and dated 'Præsentibs contennis, meliora spero. Anno Dñi. .1623. Ætatis. 23:' (upper right)
oil on panel
18½ x 14½ in. (47 x 36.8 cm.)
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