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Sir Thomas Mansel (1556-1631) and his wife Jane, Lady Mansel
Thomas Mansel and his second wife Jane Pole hold hands in this double portrait. Portrayals of affection such as this are rare in early British portraiture. The Mansels of Margam Abbey, Glamorgan, were one of the wealthiest families in south Wales. This is reflected in the couple's dress and pose. Thomas was MP for Glamorgan and was prominent at the Court of King James I. Painted about 1625, husband and wife are touchingly shown holding hands. The marigold held by Lady Mansel is perhaps a symbol of their daughter Mary.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 16
Creation/Production
BRITISH SCHOOL, 17th century
Acquisition
Purchase, 1984
Measurements
Height
(cm): 121
Width
(cm): 125
Height
(in): 47
Width
(in): 49
h(cm) frame:133
h(cm)
w(cm) frame:140
w(cm)
h(in) frame:52 1/16
h(in)
w(in) frame:55 1/8
w(in)
Techniques
oil on canvas
Techniques (fine art)
art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting
Material
oil
canvas
Location
In store
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