Van der Doort c.1639
WS 10, № 13
Van Eyck
Calling of St Matthew out of the Custom House, 10 large figures less than half-life-size and 22 smaller far off, curious altarpiece
Walpole Society reference (1960):
Measurements (Van der Doort):
6ft x 5ft 7in (182.9 x 170.2cm)
Medium:
very old defaced, thick panel
Frame:
gilded arched frame like an altar-piece
Provenance:
Acquired in Elizabeth I's time at the taking of Cadiz and given to the King
Gift / Exchange / Bought / Inherited:
gift
Location:
Original Manuscript page number:
MS. Ash. 1514, f. 14
Charles II inventory c1666:
Hampton Court, no 119, 180 x 170
Identification certainty:
Identified