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Baldwin Hamey, Junior (1600–1676) was one of the most eminent Royal College of Physicians (RCP) fellows of the seventeenth century. He was also a generous benefactor, providing funds to rebuild the College after its destruction in the 1666 Great Fire of London and presenting the oak panelling of the Censors’ Room. He was a member of the Church of England and a devoted royalist, supporting Charles II financially during his exile. Hamey was also a benefactor to many poor scholars and assisted with the repair of churches. Sir Anthony van Dyck was the leading portrait painter of his time, famous for his ability to portray his sitters with elegance and refinement. He was particularly popular with the aristocracy, leading to his appointment as court painter to Charles I.
Title
Baldwin Hamey, Junior (1600–1676)
Date
c.1638
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 71.2 x W 55.9 cm
Accession number
2012.4
Acquisition method
purchased from Philip Mould Ltd, 2012
Work type
Painting