Endymion Porter (1587–1649)

John Hoskins

ca. 1630

Endymion Porter (1587–1649) by John Hoskins

Medium

Vellum

Dimensions

Oval, 3 1/8 x 2 5/8 in. (80 x 66 mm)

Classification

Miniatures

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Mary Clark Thompson, 1923

Accession Number

24.80.505

Tags

MenPortraits

Art Historical Context

Step into the intimate world of 17th-century English portrait miniatures with *Endymion Porter (1587–1649)*, a delicate oval gem by master limner John Hoskins, around 1630. Measuring just 3 1/8 x 2 5/8 inches, this vellum work captures the diplomat and courtier to King Charles I in exquisite detail—likely showcasing his refined features and status through fine brushwork and vibrant enameling techniques typical of the Hilliard-Oliver tradition. Hoskins, a leading miniaturist at the Stuart court, elevated the form with his luminous color and psychological depth. Vellum, a prepared calfskin, was...

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