Horace Vere, Baron Vere of Tilbury

Sitterback to top

• Horace Vere, Baron Vere of Tilbury (1565-1635), Soldier. Sitter associated with 6 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt (1567-1641). Artist associated with 55 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Considered the greatest professional soldier of his day, Horace Vere was created Master-General of the Ordnance for life in 1623. Among his distinguished campaigns, the defence of Breda in 1624 was particularly notable. This portrait, with its remarkable inset battle scene, was painted during Vere's time in the Low Countries. It incorporates his motto 'VERO NIHIL VERIUS': 'nothing is more true than the truth'.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 632

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Art in art
• Montacute House