Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), half-length, in armour

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to explore this grand hall with you today! We're going to look at a very important painting called "Portrait of Thomas Wentworth." It's like taking a trip back in time! nn Can you spot the man in the shiny armor? That's Thomas Wentworth! He looks very important, doesn't he? His armor is super shiny, like a knight's! It's made of metal and must have been very heavy to wear. What do you think he used his armor for? nn Look closely at Thomas's face. He looks very serious, doesn't he? The painter used lots of dark colors around Thomas to make him stand out. That's a special technique artists use to make paintings look dramatic. nn This painting tells us a story about Thomas Wentworth and the time he lived in. He was a very powerful man, but not everyone agreed with him. Just like in a storybook, some people thought he was good, and some thought he was bad. What do you think? nn Now that you've met Thomas Wentworth, let's explore the rest of the hall and see what other treasures we can find!