James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton, about 1516 - 1581. Regent of Scotland
About this artwork
James, 4th Earl of Morton, was involved in the most dramatic events of the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots. He was among those who burst into the Queen's chamber and murdered her secretary, David Rizzio. Morton was also implicated in the murder of her second husband, Lord Darnley. He ruled Scotland from 1572 to 1578 during the minority of James VI, working hard to maintain friendship with England and dealing ruthlessly with Mary's supporters. The castle in the background of this portrait may be a fanciful representation of Aberdour or Tantallon.
Updated before 2020
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title:James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton, about 1516 - 1581. Regent of Scotland
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date created:About 1580
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materials:Oil on panel
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measurements:106.30 x 82.10 cm (framed: 128.00 x 104.00 x 4.00 cm)
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credit line:Purchased 1959
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accession number:PG 1857
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photographer:Antonia Reeve
Arnold Bronckorst
Arnold Bronckorst
Arnold Bronckorst is believed to have started his career in England in association with the miniaturist Nicholas Hilliard. It seems that Hilliard sent Bronckorst to Scotland around 1578 to procure gold for their work. Bronckorst was not allowed to export the gold and was instead employed by James…
