ウィリアム・ドブソン：最も有名な絵画58選、記録集

Sir Edward Nicholas

In this formal 17th-century oil portrait, William Dobson presents Sir Edward Nicholas within an oval composition. The bust-length view focuses on the subject positioned centrally against a dark, indistinct background. This arrangement utilizes chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth, isolating the figure from the void behind him. The style adheres to the principles of Baroque portraiture, emphasizing the dignity of the sitter through a highly realistic approach and meticulous…

Probably Nicholas Oudart

The gaze of an unidentified man meets us from the canvas in Probably Nicholas Oudart. Painted by William Dobson in 1645, this portrait captures a moment of quiet dignity. The subject holds a highly decorated book against his chest, a gesture that suggests a life defined by learning or perhaps a specific social standing. While the identity of the sitter remains a matter of speculation, the name Nicholas Oudart is…

Probably Sir Thomas Aylesbury, Bt

This oil on canvas portrait, titled Probably Sir Thomas Aylesbury, Bt, was executed by the artist William Dobson. The work dates to about 1642. The subject of the painting is likely Sir Thomas Aylesbury, Bt, who lived from 1576 to 1657. He was a known patron of mathematical learning.

Rest on the Flight into Egypt with Saint George

The oil painting titled Rest on the Flight into Egypt with Saint George by William Dobson captures a moment of quietude amidst a turbulent sky. Created between 1621 and 1646, this religious art piece focuses on the proximity of a holy family. A knight in armor, identified as Saint George, stands to the left. He gazes toward a seated woman and a nude infant. The heavy, dark metal of his…

Portrait of a Man called Abraham Van Der Doort (d.1640)

The man stares out from a deep, dark void, his presence emerging through a sudden, sharp clarity of light. He is Abraham van der Doort, a man whose steady gaze carries the weight of a life spent among the treasures of kings. The light catches the texture of his wavy, light brown hair and the coarseness of his beard, pulling his features into sharp relief against an indistinct, shadowy background.…

Portrait of a Woman

Charles Gerard, 1st Earl of Macclesfield by William Dobson

An Unknown Officer with a Page, possibly Sir Thomas Dallison (1591/2-1645), aged 50

Inigo Jones, 1573-1652

Portrait of the Artist’s Wife