Philip c. 1632

This portrait of Philip, Lord Wharton, was painted by Anthony van Dyck in 1632, when Wharton was about 19 years old. Van Dyck, a Flemish artist, is known for his elegant and refined portraits of the English aristocracy. The portrait is a full-length standing figure, featuring a background of a landscape, a rock, and a tree. The subject is depicted wearing a lavish, yellow satin cloak over a dark doublet and white lace collar, and holding a spear. Van Dyck’s use of light and shadow to create depth and dimension, characteristic of his Baroque style, is notable in this work. This painting is a testament to Van Dyck’s talent for capturing the individuality of his sitters while adhering to the conventions of aristocratic portraiture.