Robert Walker
(1599-1658), PainterSitter in 3 portraits
Artist associated with 143 portraits
Walker was a prolific portrait painter, chiefly patronised by Parliamentarians, among them Cromwell, Ireton and Fairfax. He often used poses derived from van Dyck's portraits, but he had a distinct, soft style of his own.
by Robert Walker
oil on canvas, circa 1645-1650
NPG 753
by Pierre Lombart
line engraving, mid 17th century
NPG D29145
by Thomas Chambers (Chambars), after Robert Walker
line engraving, published 1762
NPG D29144
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