Richard Mather (1596-1669)

The Reverend Thaddeus Mason Harris

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Puritan Portraiture, Spiritual Gravitas

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Richard Mather (1596-1669)" is a portrait created by The Reverend Thaddeus Mason Harris, an American clergyman and artist, in the early 19th century. The painting serves as a significant historical document, commemorating Mather's contributions to early American Puritanism and his role as a minister in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, reflecting the cultural and religious values of the period.

Description of the work:

The painting "Richard Mather (1596-1669)" by The Reverend Thaddeus Mason Harris presents a formal portrait of the Puritan minister, characterized by a somber color palette and a dignified pose that reflects the subject's status. Mather is depicted wearing traditional clerical attire, with a dark coat and a white collar, set against a muted background that emphasizes his contemplative expression and the moral gravitas associated with his role in early American religious life.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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