Portrait of William Russell and Anne Carr

Portrait of William Russell and Anne Carr, a painting by Anthony van Dyck, dated 1637. 



The artwork depicts a seated double portrait of William Russell and Anne Carr. William, on the right, is dressed in dark, formal attire with a lace collar and cuffs. His pose is relaxed, his hands resting on his lap. Anne, on the left, wears a rich, reddish-brown gown with a lighter colored bodice and sleeves, adorned with pearls. She holds a small bouquet of flowers in her lap. Both figures are seated close together, their hands lightly touching. The background is dark and muted, with a suggestion of drapery behind them. The overall style is characteristic of van Dyck's portraiture, with a focus on capturing the sitters' likeness and social status. The painting is housed at Wilton House. The exact dimensions are not provided in the metadata.