Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
AFTER SIR PETER LELY (1618-80)
'Archbishop Sharp'
c. 1859Albumen print? | RCIN 2866337
Photograph of a three-quarter-length portrait of James Sharp, Archbishop of St Andrews (1618-1679). The Scottish minister is presented seated in an armchair, facing three-quarters to the left with his head turned slightly towards the viewer. His right hand rests on the top of an open book standing beside him, while his left hand is placed on the arm-rest. He wears a dark gown with starched bands at his neck and a dark cap.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of The Earl of Southesk, Kinnaird castle, Forfarshire. Attributed to Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680), the work is now in the collection of the University of St. Andrews Museums (HC225).
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of The Earl of Southesk, Kinnaird castle, Forfarshire. Attributed to Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680), the work is now in the collection of the University of St. Andrews Museums (HC225).
Creator(s)
After Sir Peter Lely (1618-80) (artist)
Subject(s)
Sharp, James, Abp. of St. Andrews, (1613-1679)- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
