The artwork, titled “Lord High Keeper Coventry (1578–1639)” was created by Cornelius Johnson and belongs to the Baroque art movement.
In the artwork, the subject is depicted in an elaborate and dignified manner, characteristic of the Baroque style, emphasizing grandeur and detail. The sitter, attired in aristocratic and ceremonial garb, is adorned with a voluminous ruff around the neck and a richly embroidered red robe accented with gold bands. His left hand rests on a decorative hat placed atop a tasselled cloth-covered surface, conveying a sense of authority and status. The background is dark and subdued, enhancing the prominence and gravity of the subject.
