Sir Nathaniel Bacon

Sitterback to top

• Sir Nathaniel Bacon (1585-1627), Country gentleman and painter. Sitter associated with 3 portraits, Artist associated with 3 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Sir Nathaniel Bacon (1585-1627), Country gentleman and painter. Artist associated with 3 portraits, Sitter associated with 3 portraits.

This portraitback to top

A wealthy landowner from East Anglia, and a relation of Francis Bacon, Bacon was also an exceptionally skilful amateur painter. He is shown here as a wealthy gentleman rather than as an artist. The strong contrast between light and shade, the polished refinement of the painting and the painted stone oval which surrounds the portrait, all reflect Bacon's knowledge of Netherlandish art.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Cooper, John, Visitor's Guide, 2000, p. 125
• MacLeod, Catherine, Tudor and Jacobean Portraits in the National Portrait Gallery Collection at Montacute House, 1999, p. 25
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 28
• Strong, Roy, Tudor and Jacobean Portraits, 1969, p. 14

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Montacute House
• Self-portraits