Portrait of George Lloyd, Bishop of Chester
Unknown artist, c. 1606

George Lloyd (1560/1-1615) became bishop of Chester in 1604 and is best known for building Bishop Lloyd's Palace in Chester, one of Britain's most decorative timber-framed buildings. This work is his only known portrait and was painted shortly after his consecration. Lloyd is portrayed in the standard attire of an Anglican bishop of the very early 17th century. He was attentive to his administrative duties and moderate with both Puritans and Roman Catholics. He was a skilful preacher, admired by Henry, Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester. Lloyd died in 1615 and was buried in Chester Cathedral. He became the great-grandfather of Elihu Yale, after whom Yale University, Connecticut, USA was named.
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Title of artwork, date
Portrait of George Lloyd, Bishop of Chester, c. 1606
Date supported
2008
Medium and material
Oil on oak panel
Dimensions
55.9 x 41.2 cm
Grant
2500
Total cost
8000

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