Unknown man, formerly known as George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham Greetings Card
Blank greetings card with envelope featuring:
Unknown man, formerly known as George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham NPG 1346
© National Portrait Gallery, London
attributed to Cornelius De Neve
This portrait was once thought to represent the nobleman George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, a favourite of King James I. However, this identification has now been revised as the sitter's features bear little resemblance to other known portraits of Buckingham.
The identity of the sitter is not known but he is unlikely to be British. The distinctive orange sash is similar to those worn by officers of the Dutch army in the Netherlands who served under the Princes of Orange. It is... more
Card size: 125mm x 175mm
Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border.










