Unknown man, formerly known as Daniel Purcell

Sitterback to top

• Daniel Purcell (1660?-1717), Musician; brother of Henry Purcell. Sitter associated with 1 portrait.

Artistback to top

• John Closterman (1660-1711). Artist associated with 62 portraits.

This portraitback to top

This portrait can be dated to the 1690s, from the evidence of the man's costume. He is shown seated at a harpsichord with a pile of music books, one of which is open at an unidentified 'Sonata Settima'. He holds a miniature portrait of an unknown woman, which he points to with his left hand. The sitter was formerly thought to be Henry Purcell (1659-95), or his brother Daniel (?1660-1716), who was also a composer.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Ribeiro, Aileen, The Gallery of Fashion, 2000, p. 91
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 692

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Gawthorpe Hall
• Making music