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Alice Barnham and her Two Sons Martin and Steven, 1557 (oil on panel)
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Alice Barnham and her Two Sons Martin and Steven, 1557 (oil on panel)
SGS119975 Alice Barnham and her Two Sons Martin and Steven, 1557 (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); 96.5x83.8 cm; The Berger Collection at the Denver Art Museum, USA; (add.info.: Alice Barnham (nee Bradbridge) (1523-1604) born in Chichester youngest child of William Bradbridge; married Francis Barnham (1515-76) draper and London alderman; lived in a house on St Clements Lane, Eastcheap. Alice ran the retail branch of the family business and was considered to be a professional silkwoman. Successful financially and Francis granted coat of arms and sons became country gentlemen. Mary Tudor on throne in 1557. formerly titled Lady Ingram and her two sons, Martin and Steven ; ); eBerger Collection Educational Trust; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22608124
© Berger Collection Educational Trust / Bridgeman Images
Coif Elizabethan French Hood Protestant
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This oil painting, titled "Alice Barnham and her Two Sons Martin and Steven" is a remarkable piece from the 16th century. The portrait showcases Alice Barnham, a strong-willed woman who defied societal norms of her time. Born in Chichester in 1523, she was the youngest child of William Bradbridge. Married to Francis Barnham, a draper and London alderman, Alice played an integral role in their family business. She ran the retail branch with great success and was renowned as a professional silkwoman. Her financial prosperity allowed Francis to be granted a coat of arms while their sons became country gentlemen. Painted during Mary Tudor's reign in 1557, this artwork captures Alice's resilience amidst the absence of her husband. Standing proudly alongside her two sons Martin and Steven, she exudes strength and determination. The boys are depicted wearing traditional Elizabethan attire with French hoods adorning their heads. The composition beautifully portrays familial love as well as highlights Alice's influence on her children's upbringing. It also hints at the Protestant faith through subtle references to Solomon's proverbs within the painting. Now housed at The Berger Collection at the Denver Art Museum in the USA, this masterpiece offers us a glimpse into 16th-century England. Its intricate details showcase not only artistic skill but also historical significance – reminding us of women like Alice Barnham who challenged societal expectations and left lasting legacies for future generations to admire.
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