Early 17th-Century English School, Portrait Of Edward Hill & Original Gloves grey A rythmical energy flowing through

A rythmical energy flowing through the earth

birch trees and barns

The work is an oil on copper and presented in a splendid giltwood scroll and foliate frame

the justaucorps had replaced the earlier doublet and was typically worn open over a vest and breeches

on one hand

Early 17th-Century English School, Portrait Of Edward Hill & Original Gloves grey A rythmical energy flowing throughThis remarkable early 17th century three quarter length English School portrait depicts Alderman Edward Hill of The Charterhouse, Coventry, holding a pair of leather gloves. The original gloves are included with the sale. Wearing his prestigious red, fur lined robes a hallmark of an Aldermans attire he conveys both presence and character. Hes evidently a man of significant local repute, as aldermen were high ranking officials, second only to the