{"product_id":"sir-john-powell-john-riley","title":"Sir John Powell - John Riley","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait of Sir John Powell by John Riley, capturing the subject in his judicial robes with the characteristic realism of the late Stuart period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait by John Riley depicts Sir John Powell, a notable English judge who served during the late seventeenth century. Riley, a London-born painter, gained recognition for his ability to capture the likeness of his sitters with a degree of psychological realism that departed from the more formalised court portraiture of his predecessors. He was a pupil of Isaac Fuller and Gerard Soest, and his work often reflects the sober, direct approach characteristic of the period following the Restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this composition, the subject is presented in judicial robes, which signify his professional status. The artist employs a dark, atmospheric background that directs attention to the face and the texture of the garments. The lighting is focused, creating subtle modelling across the features and the folds of the heavy fabric. Riley was known for his preference for naturalism over excessive flattery, a trait that earned him the favour of King Charles II and later King James II. The brushwork is controlled, allowing for a clear definition of the facial structure and the voluminous wig, which was a standard element of professional attire for men of his rank at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis image provides a clear example of the portrait style prevalent in late Stuart England. The sitter, Sir John Powell, is remembered for his role in the Trial of the Seven Bishops in 1688, where his legal independence became a matter of public record. Riley captures a sense of gravity and composure in the subject, consistent with the expectations of a high-ranking legal official. The print preserves the tonal range of the original oil painting, offering a view into the visual culture of the late seventeenth-century British legal establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Riley","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729937076559,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729953165647,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729953198415,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729953231183,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729953263951,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729953296719,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729953329487,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729953362255,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729953395023,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729953427791,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729953460559,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729953493327,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Sir-John-Powell_Poster_CompositorV1_1788994007487.jpg?v=1788994250","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/sir-john-powell-john-riley","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}