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Attributed to Paul Bril (with figures by Annibale Carracci) until 1880
although that does not explain why it was first recorded in the College in 1890 (i
This painting was described in the Cartwright inventory as 'Sr Martin furbushers pictur
lost but known in Cochin's engraving of 1727
Three pictures by Reynolds of the Morrises were in the collection of Noel Desenfans
John Somers, Baron Somers Size:medium Attributed to Paul Bril (withJohn Somers (1651 1716) became Solicitor General and was knighted, 1689. He became Lord Keeper in 1693 and Baron Somers in 1697. He was Lord Chancellor of England from 1697 1700. The sitter is identified in an inscription, verso, which reads: 'S. r John Sommers Knighti by M. r Riley' He appears no older than twenty five and cannot be represented after having received his knighthood at the age of 38. The portrait was perhaps painted on the occasion of
