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Henry Frederick (1594–1612), Prince of Wales, with Sir John Harington (1592–1614), in the Hunting Field

1603
Not on view
This royal hunting portrait was modeled after an earlier type established by Netherlandish and German artists. The young Prince Henry sheathes his sword while his companion, Sir John Harington, holds the deer's antlers. The light palette and rich decorative effect are hallmarks of Peake's style.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Henry Frederick (1594–1612), Prince of Wales, with Sir John Harington (1592–1614), in the Hunting Field
  • Artist: Robert Peake the Elder (British, ca. 1551–1619 London)
  • Date: 1603
  • Medium: Oil on canvas
  • Dimensions: 79 1/2 x 58 in. (201.9 x 147.3 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1944
  • Object Number: 44.27
  • Curatorial Department: European Paintings

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