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1 Minute 1 Work: Dunham Massey, Bird’s-eye View from the South

1 Minute 1 Work: Dunham Massey, Bird’s-eye View from the South

At the end of the 17th century, there was a trend for rich patrons to have their houses and estates painted. This 'Bird's-eye View from the South', of Dunham Massey in Cheshire, is a very fine example of this type of painting by Dutch artist Adriaen van Diest. The painting serves as a 'portrait' of the elegant house, showcasing the patron's wealth, the estate's rich resources and commercial potential.

In this HENI Talk, David Taylor, curator of pictures and sculpture for the National Trust, gives a one-minute introduction to this remarkable 'bird's-eye view'.

Time Period:

17th century