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Sir John Suckling - 3
SIR JOHN SUCKLING soldier and poet Date: 1609 - 1642
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1609 1642 Anthony Dyck Dyke Suckling
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Sir John Suckling: Soldier and Poet (1609-1642) This evocative portrait captures the enigmatic figure of Sir John Suckling, an English nobleman, poet, and soldier, during the early 17th century. Born in 1609, Suckling was the eldest son of the 1st Baronet Thomas Suckling and his wife, Dorothy Savage. He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he began to cultivate his literary talents. However, Suckling's true calling seemed to be the military. He joined the army in 1630, serving under King Charles I during the First Bishops' War against Scotland. Suckling's military career was marked by both success and controversy. He was knighted in 1633 for his role in the relief of Gloucester, but was later implicated in the plot to seize the king during the Civil War in 1642. Despite his military pursuits, Suckling's literary talents did not go unnoticed. He was a prominent member of the "Caroline Circle," a group of poets and intellectuals who flourished during the reign of Charles I. Suckling's poetry, which often explored themes of love, war, and the passage of time, was highly regarded by his contemporaries. This portrait, believed to have been painted around 1635, offers a glimpse into the complex character of Sir John Suckling. The artist, likely Anthony van Dyck or one of his followers, has captured Suckling's intense gaze and the subtle play of light on his face. The soldier's elegant attire and the poet's quill pen, visible in the foreground, serve as reminders of Suckling's dual identity. As a soldier, Suckling was a man of action, risking his life for his king and country. As a poet, he was a man of the mind, exploring the depths of human emotion and experience through the power of language. This portrait invites us to ponder the intriguing life of a man who embodied the spirit of the age in which he lived.
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