A Bearded Old Man with a Shell | The Lost Collection

Current knowledge

Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt

A Bearded Old Man with a Shell

Royal Collection 403956

Current measurements:

87.6cm x 67.3cm

Henry, Prince of Wales, purchase: HP brand

Van der Doort 1639

Michiel Jansz. Mierevelt

Old Man holding a Shell of mother of pearl in his hand, in a black cloak

Sale Inventory c.1649-51

Walpole Society reference (1972):

Man with a Shell in his hand