Mary Beale
1633–1699 · British · 23 artworks
Baroquerealistic portraitureuse of chiaroscuroattention to detail in clothing and accessorieswarm color palettessoft brushwork
artist bio
Mary Beale was one of the first professional female painters in England and a significant portraitist of the Baroque era. She gained recognition for her ability to capture the likeness and character of her sitters, contributing to the development of portraiture in 17th-century England.
what you'll learn
Studying Beale's work allows students to understand the nuances of Baroque portraiture, including composition, lighting, and the depiction of fabrics and textures. Students can also learn about the challenges and triumphs of women artists in historical contexts.
related: Anthony van Dyck
23 artworks
Frances Pierrepont, Duchess of Newcastle (1630-1695)
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Elizabeth Coke of Derbyshire (1676–1739)
1690
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Portrait of a Physician
1680
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Portrait of a Youth
1680
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Charles II (1630–1685)
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Portrait of the King's Mistress Nell Gwyn
1697
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Portrait of a Young Girl
1681
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Portrait of Mary Moll Davis (fl.1663-1669)
1675
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Dcoetzee from the National Portrait Gallery, London Website Using a Special Tool. All Images in This Batch Have Been Confirmed as Author Died Before 1939 According to the Official Death Date Listed by the Npg.
1699
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Head of a Young Man
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King Charles II
1675
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Portrait of George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax (1633-1695)
1676
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Benjamin Whichcote
1682
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detail of Margaret Godolphin
1675
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Mary Wither of Andwell
1670
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Catherine Johnston
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Portrait of Sir Edmund Andros (1637-1714)
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Henry Cavendish (1630–1691), 2nd Duke of Newcastle
1676
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John Lake (1624-1689)
1670
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Jane Fox, Lady Leigh as a Shepherdess
1675
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Self-portrait
1680
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Charles Beale
1680
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Anna Maria, Countess of Shrewsbury (1642–1702)
1659
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