Manner of Jacques Dumont (Le Romain) Portrait of an elderly man called Thomas Parr

Manner of Jacques Dumont (Le Romain)

Portrait of an elderly man called Thomas Parr, 'Old Parr' (1493-1635), half length, wearing a hat and holding a stick

Oil on panel, unframed

79.5 x 59.5cm; 31½ x 23¼in

A version of the original in Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire

Thomas Parr (1493-1635) known as 'Old Parr', was a Veteran famous for having lived to the incredible age of 152. He was presented to King Charles I by Lord Arundel in his 152nd year and later buried in Westminster Abbey.