Sir George Rooke

Sitterback to top

• Sir George Rooke (circa 1650-1709), Admiral. Sitter associated with 11 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Michael Dahl (1659-1743), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 168 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Michael Dahl was a personal friend of Rooke and painted him twice during this period. Rooke's imposing figure set before a threatening sky makes this an exceptional example of Baroque portraiture.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Ingamells, John, Later Stuart Portraits 1685-1714, 2009, p. 241

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• Recent acquisition: Sir George Rooke (21 November 2006 - 8 December 2008)

Subject/Themeback to top

• On display at the Gallery