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Portrait of Gaston, Duc d'Orlùans, brother of Louis XIII (1608-1660). by Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641). Nearly three-quarter length, facing the spectator, in armour and large white lace collar, wearing the Riband and Order of the St. Esprit, holding a baton in his left hand - with inscription - on panel 9.25 in. x 6.75 in. Provenance: Sir Peter lely; sale, 18th April 1682 "Item. Thirty -Seven Pictures done in Grisaille done by Vandike after the life of the most eminent men in his time, from which the plates were graven" (ii125 to Ralph, 1st Duke of Montagu). Engraved: by L. Vorsterman. |
