Portrait of Sir Basil Dixwell
Anthony Van Dyck, c. 1638
Half-length portrait. The sitter wears a black jacket and white shirt with lace collar and cuffs; his right hand is raised to rest on his stomach. Sir Basil Dixwell was a notable and wealthy landowner who, between 1635 and 1638 built Broome Park, near Canterbury. This work was acquired with assistance from the Wolfson Foundation.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Portrait of Sir Basil Dixwell, c. 1638
Date supported
2004
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
108 x 87 cm
Grant
80000
Total cost
950000
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