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The Wizard Earl, Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland, 1635 (oil on canvas)
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The Wizard Earl, Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland, 1635 (oil on canvas)
3114411 The Wizard Earl, Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland, 1635 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 137x120 cm; Petworth House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info.: Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland (1564-1632) imprisoned in the Tower of London 1605-21 on suspicion of complicity in the Gunpowder Plot
Posthumous portrait commissioned by his son.); Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 22969008
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Alchemist Alchemy Clock Conspiracy Diagrams Elizabethan Geometry Roman Catholic Roman Catholicism Scholar Stuart Time Noble
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The Wizard Earl - Unveiling the Enigmatic Portrait of Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland
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. This portrait print showcases the enigmatic figure of Henry Percy, the 9th Earl of Northumberland, painted by Anthony van Dyck in 1635. The oil on canvas masterpiece measures an impressive 137x120 cm and is housed at Petworth House in West Sussex, UK. Henry Percy's life was shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Imprisoned in the Tower of London from 1605 to 1621 due to suspicions surrounding his involvement in the infamous Gunpowder Plot, he emerged as a renowned scientist, alchemist, and philosopher. Commissioned posthumously by his son, this portrait captures his multifaceted persona. The painting reveals a man deeply connected to both science and spirituality. With its intricate geometry diagrams reminiscent of Euclidian principles and a prominent clock symbolizing the concept of time itself, it highlights Percy's scholarly pursuits. His Roman Catholic faith is also evident through subtle religious symbolism throughout the composition. As we gaze upon this noble aristocrat's countenance, we are left pondering his role within Elizabethan and Stuart England. A key player amidst political conspiracies during a time when religious tensions ran high between Catholics and Protestants. Bridgeman Images brings us closer to unraveling the complexities behind this mesmerizing artwork - an embodiment not only of one man but also an era marked by intellectual curiosity and clandestine plots
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