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Monday, 15 September 2014 15:11

Lady Dacre, by Hans Ewouts

Portrait of Mary Fiennes, Baroness Dacre (1524-1576), wife of Thomas Fiennes (9th Baron Dacre). The  portrait of Lady Dacre is by the Flemish artist, Hans Ewouts (Eworth, c. 1520-1574; see also his portrait of Bess of Hardwick). The date of the painting is unknown. In her portrait, Lady Dacre is depicted wearing a smock decorated at the neck and sleeve cuffs with blackwork embroidery.

Published in 16th century