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This portrait of Sir Henry Thomson of Middlethorpe, knight, wine-merchant, and Alderman of York. He was Governor to the Company of Merchant Adventurers from 1667–1672, Lord Mayor of York in 1663 and Deputy Lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire in 1665. Sir Henry Thompson was knighted by Charles II on 26th February 1665. He once owned Clifford’s Tower, part of York castle and was a patron of the poet Andrew Marvell. In his left hand, he holds a slim clasped volume bound in green leather with his index finger keeping a place. He wears a full grey wig, a large lace cravat and lace cuffs tied with black ribbon. Visible between the fur edging of his red gown (as worn by Governors and aldermen) is the Lord Mayor of York’s chain of office.

Merchant Adventurers’ Hall

York

Title

Sir Henry Thomson (1625–1683), Governor (1667–1672)

Date

c.1663

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 74 x W 61 cm (E)

Accession number

YORMA 157

Acquisition method

gift, c.1669

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

"Henry Thomson Knight Alderman and present Governo

Merchant Adventurers’ Hall

Fossgate, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9XD England

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