John Alexander and his wife Marjory Jamesone

Artist George Jamesone (Aberdeen, Scotland, c.1589 - 1644)

Sitter John Alexander

Sitter Marjory Jamesone

Datec. 1630

Mediumoil on canvas

ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings

DimensionsOverall: Height: 73.6 cm, Width: 100 cm
Frame: Height: 85.5 cm, Width: 112.8 cm

AcquisitionPurchased in 1966.

CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG000026

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About MeThis is a double portrait by one of Aberdeen's most renowned artists George Jamesone. This painting shows the artist's daughter, Marjory, and her husband, John Alexander, most probably painted at the time of their marriage.

For all its stiffness, this double portrait of a very young woman (in her teens) and her older, advocate husband, has great charm and appeal which transcends its artistic parochialism. The serenity of the poses and sombre costume of the couple are somewhat lightened by Marjory's half smile and her tender gesture as she offers a flower to her husband. The mannered pose of her left-hand displays a ring on her little finger, safely secured by a fine rope of pleated hair, which is suspended from a bracelet.

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A rather stiff portrait of the artist's daughter and her older advocate husband relieved by her half-smile and the flower she is offering to him.