Portrait of a Cleric, called Andrew Marvell (1621-1678)

French School. Oil painting on canvas, Portrait of a Cleric, called Andrew Marvell (1621-1678), French School, mid 17th century. A half-length portrait of a man in white collar and long wig, facing right, believed to be Andrew Marvell. In a painted oval, English school 17th century. Andrew Marvell is known as a poet and politician (Member of Parliament for Kingston upon Hull) and the friend and protector of the poet, John Milton. This portrait was acquired by Charles Winn in 1869, from the picture dealer, Mr Leng of Hull, at a cost of £12, as an historical or 'character' portrait, popular in the 19th Century. Leng described it as 'Andrew Marvell's portrait, assigned to G. Stone', though it has not been possible to verify the identity of the sitter or the artist. It hangs next to a portrait of John Milton. Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire (Accredited Museum)