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The portrait is attributed to the highly talented Netherlandish artist Steven van der Meulen who worked in England from around 1561 until his death. He is referred to by Lumley as the 'famous paynter Steven'.
Title
John Lumley, 1st Baron Lumley
Date
c.1570s
Medium
oil on panel
Measurements
H 104.2 x W 90.5 cm
Accession number
5262
Acquisition method
Purchased, 1979
Work type
Painting
National Portrait Gallery, London
St Martin’s Place, London, Greater London WC2H 0HE England
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