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After George Jamesone
Portrait of Patrick Maule, 1st Earl of Panmure, bust length, in armour, and white collar,
with inscription Patrick Earl of Panmure, G.Jamiesone, Pinx, on the reverse; oil on canvas
30 x 25in. (76 x 63.5cm)
Portrait of Patrick Maule, 1st Earl of Panmure, bust length, in armour, and white collar,
with inscription Patrick Earl of Panmure, G.Jamiesone, Pinx, on the reverse; oil on canvas
30 x 25in. (76 x 63.5cm)
Further details
Patrick Maule, 1st Earl of Panmure (1585-1661), was a favourits of King James VI. He also enjoyed the favour of Charles I. This enabled him to rebuild the fortunes of the Maule family. His Earldom was bestowed upon him in 1646. When King Charles was imprisoned, Lord Panmure was one of his most faithful attendants, staying with the King until a Parliamentary order separated them. He retired to his estates after Charles' execution and was fined ¨10,000 under Cromwell's Act of Grace and Pardon, subsequently reduced to ¨4,000, which he paid in 1655.
By his first wife, Frances, daughter of Sir Edward Stanhope of Grimston, he had four children. George the eldest son, succeeded him.
By his first wife, Frances, daughter of Sir Edward Stanhope of Grimston, he had four children. George the eldest son, succeeded him.