Endymion Porter (1587–1649) 1625 - 1635

This miniature portrait of Endymion Porter by John Hoskins, dating from 1625-1635, is a fine example of 17th-century English portraiture. The sitter, a prominent courtier and patron of the arts, is depicted in a three-quarter length pose, wearing a fashionable costume and with a landscape background. This miniature, painted on ivory and housed in an elaborate gold frame, was likely intended as a personal keepsake or a gift. The delicate details and lifelike depiction of Porter capture the artist's skill and the popularity of miniature portraits in this period.