Thomas Earl of Arundel
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Thomas Earl of Arundel
THOMAS HOWARD, second earl of ARUNDEL, seated in his sculpture gallery at Arundel House. Date: 1586 - 1646
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1586 1646 Arundel Gallery Howard
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1. Title: "Thomas Howard, 2nd Earl of Arundel: A Renaissance Patron in His Sculpture Gallery at Arundel House" Thomas Howard, the 2nd Earl of Arundel (1586-1646), was a prominent figure in English history, renowned for his patronage of the arts during the Renaissance period. In this evocative image, captured between the years 1586 and 1646, the Earl is depicted seated in his magnificent sculpture gallery at Arundel House in London. The room is filled with an impressive collection of classical sculptures, which attests to Arundel's keen interest in the arts and his role as a leading collector of his time. Arundel House, a grand Elizabethan mansion, served as a hub for intellectual and artistic pursuits. The Earl's extensive collection of antiquities, paintings, and sculptures was renowned throughout Europe, attracting scholars, artists, and dignitaries alike. This image offers a glimpse into the opulence and sophistication of Arundel's private world, where art and learning intersected. Thomas Howard was not only a passionate collector but also a significant patron of the arts. He supported artists such as Peter Paul Rubens, Paul van Dyck, and Inigo Jones, commissioning works that would become cornerstones of the British art collection. His patronage played a pivotal role in the development of the arts in England and helped to establish the country as a major cultural force during the Renaissance. As the Earl contemplates the sculptures in his gallery, one can almost hear the echoes of intellectual discourse and artistic innovation that once filled the halls of Arundel House. This image serves as a testament to Thomas Howard's enduring legacy as a patron of the arts and a champion of the Renaissance spirit in England.
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