George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland

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• George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland (1558-1605), Naval commander. Sitter associated with 21 portraits.

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• Nicholas Hilliard (1547-1619), Miniature painter. Artist associated with 33 portraits.

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This portrait shows Clifford aged 30 in the elegant costume of a courtier, with a fine lace-edged blackwork collar and slashed doublet. The silver highlights applied to his buttons and pearl earring have tarnished over time and now appear black.

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• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 159

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• Miniatures: Highlights

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• Miniatures