Arnold Joost van Keppel, 1st Earl of Albemarle
- Artist: Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
- Date: circa 1697
- Medium: oil on canvas
- Dimensions: 25 1/2 in. x 22 in. (648 mm x 559 mm)
- Portrays: Arnold Joost van Keppel, 1st Earl of Albemarle
- Museum: The National Portrait Gallery
- Collection record: The National Portrait Gallery website
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About this artwork
This is a late‑17th‑century oil on canvas. The sitter stands in profile, shoulders turned slightly left, gaze directed forward. He wears a fine doubletopped coat and black waistcoat, a white collar framing his face. A gold chain rests over his chest, and his left hand rests upon a small round frame. The background is a dark, flat plane that keeps the focus on him.
Sir Godfrey Kneller painted this in 1697. His brushwork is clear, with smooth layers that give Keppel’s hair a soft sheen. The portrait shows the Dutch courtier’s easy manners and his close connection to William III.
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Arnold Joost van Keppel, 1st Earl of Albemarle is in the collection of The National Portrait Gallery at St Martin's Place, London — free to enter. Point your phone at any artwork there and audioguide.london plays a free audio guide in six languages — no app download needed.
