Gortzius Geldorp, Portrait Of A Member Of The Sani Family

Gortzius Geldorp, Portrait Of A Member Of The Sani FamilyThis late 16th century portrait attributed to Flemish artist Gortzius Geldorp (1553 1618) depicts an older member of the Sani family. Produced in 1582 and fully signed, it represents the earliest known Geldorp portrait were aware of. Dressed in a rather austere monochromatic ensemble, consisting of a black jerkin, doublet and breeches, he conveys experience, astuteness and wisdom. In the top left, a coat of arms represents the Sani family, who were

primarily featuring terriers and spaniels but also the occasional beagle or fox

controlled expression

Overall size: 27½” x 15½” / 70cm x 40cm

These included Anne (1706-1793)

They’re still an important feature of the park today and visitors can hop aboard a hackney carriage to see the deers in style

Pringle is noted for setting up the first library in British Columbia and in 1861

often refers to the fleeting nature of life itself - a symbol of one’s own mortality

Areas of in-painting

Created around 1710

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 20” x 23” / 51cm x 58cmYear of creation: c

It was acquired from an auction of various works

perhaps ‘A E Belleuse’ although the name plaque reads ‘A F Belleus’