John Somers, Baron Somers

John Somers, Baron SomersJohn Somers (1651 1716) became Solicitor General and was knighted, 1689. He became Lord Keeper in 1693 and Baron Somers in 1697. He was Lord Chancellor of England from 1697 1700. The sitter is identified in an inscription, verso, which reads: 'S. r John Sommers Knighti by M. r Riley' He appears no older than twenty five and cannot be represented after having received his knighthood at the age of 38. The portrait was perhaps painted on the occasion of

possibly a member of the Pether family

after designs by Annibale Carracci

because he was true to his genius and did not seek to gain wealth from his art

The view is thought to be taken from the Grebbeberg

Duchess of Suffolk (1517-59)

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it glows on the wood of the viola da gamba

but reinstated by Valentiner and has now been widely

she falls in love with him: 'so (who would believe it

The illustration is taken from an old photograph

The sitter of this portrait is unknown

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