Philip Lord Wharton
1632
Anthony van Dyck, the rockstar portraitist of the English court, painted Philip Lord Wharton at age 19 looking like the ultimate Baroque heartthrob. Draped in a luxurious golden cloak over purple velvet and clutching a spear, Philip sports the signature Van Dyck look: flowing curls and a delicate lace collar. The inscription in the corner humbly notes his youth ('about y age of 19'), while the dramatic green curtain and rocky landscape background add a theatrical flair typical of the era's grand portraiture.
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