Sir Henry Blount (1602–1682) 1660s

This miniature portrait of Sir Henry Blount, a noted English traveler and author, was created by Nicholas Dixon in the 1660s. The painting, which is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, depicts Sir Henry in a three-quarter length pose, wearing a dark, high-collared jacket and a long wig. This small, oval painting, a common format for portrait miniatures of the period, was likely intended for personal use or as a keepsake for a close friend or family member.