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Melancholic, Painted Scheme, Bolsover Castle

English Heritage

English Heritage
United Kingdom

This portrait, like the other in this room, is adapted from the Maerten de Vos series of the temperaments. In this portrait William and Elizabeth are thought to be depicted. Hidden within the portrait are clues to their lives.

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  • Title: Melancholic, Painted Scheme, Bolsover Castle
  • Date Created: c.1620
  • Location: Bolsover Castle
  • Type: Painting
  • Original Source: BOLSOVER CASTLE
  • Rights: English Heritage
  • Photographer: Kevin Moran
  • Commisioned by: William Cavendish
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