ARNOLD JOOST VAN KEPPEL. 1ST EARL OF ALBERMARLE BY JOHN SMITH AFTER SIR GODFREY KNELLER
 

Fine mezzotint portrait of Arnold Joost van Keppel, 1st Earl of Albemarleby John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt The sitter is depicted three-quarter-length portrait of 1st Earl of Albemarle in armour, standing, turned slightly to the right, his head turned back to face the viewer, with a battle setting beyond.

Albemarle was a Dutch-born courtier who came to England as a page to William III in 1688. The King granted him and earldom and Irish lands in 1696, much to the disgust of Parliament, where William's generosity to his Dutch favourites was resented. He remained a particular friend of the King, and on William's death returned to Holland to pursue a military career. He was known as a cheerful and generous man.

This mezzotint  is in a fine state of conservation and is housed in a quality ebonised frame with museum quality mount.

Date: c.1700

Framed Dimensions: 49cm x 39cm

Price: £720