school-of-john-greenhill-english-1644-1676-portrait-of-inigo-jones
Lot 253
school of John Greenhill (English, 1644-1676), Portrait of Inigo Jones
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Pastel on paper, depicts English architect, Inigo Jones, writing on verso reads "Crayon portrait of Inigo Jones (born 1572, died 1652), (supposed) by John Greenhill, a pupil of Sir Peter Lely);" matted and framed.

Sheet size 10 7/8 x 9 1/8 in.; DOA 20 1/4 x 18 1/8 in.

The Collection of Arthur Bennett Schram, Jr. of Pinehurst, North Carolina and Jupiter Island, Florida

After training with Sir Peter Lely, John Greenhill established his own studio and painted portraits of many renowned 17th-century figures, including John Locke, the First Earl of Shaftesbury, and James II as Duke of York (later King James II of England).
Inigo Jones was one of the first architects to implement Renaissance ideals in England, and he revolutionized stage design for theatrical performances. This portrait is a quintessential representation of Jones, who wears here his skull cap, brown coat, and large white collar, and looks thoughtfully into the distance.

Some small holes at top; some foxing marks; image laid down on second sheet with in inscription on verso.

$800 - 1,200