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Sir Thomas Aston (1600-45) at the Deathbed of his Wife, 1635 (oil on canvas)
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Sir Thomas Aston (1600-45) at the Deathbed of his Wife, 1635 (oil on canvas)
MAN176499 Sir Thomas Aston (1600-45) at the Deathbed of his Wife, 1635 (oil on canvas) by Souch, John (c.1593-1645); 203.2x215.1 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Thomas Aston was knighted by Charles I in 1628; commanded Royalist troops during the Civil War; Magdalene, daughter of Sir John Poulteney was his first wife; all their four children died young;); © Manchester Art Gallery
Media ID 32133536
© Manchester Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
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This oil on canvas painting, titled "Sir Thomas Aston (1600-45) at the Deathbed of his Wife" by John Souch, depicts a poignant and sorrowful scene. The artwork measures an impressive 203.2x215.1 cm and is housed in the Manchester Art Gallery in the UK. The central focus of the composition is Sir Thomas Aston himself, a prominent figure who was knighted by Charles I in 1628 and commanded Royalist troops during the Civil War. Standing beside his wife's deathbed, he wears a lace nightcap and mourns her passing with profound grief etched upon his face. The room is filled with symbols of mourning and remembrance. A black cloth covers the four-poster bed where his wife lies lifeless, while a skull serves as a memento mori reminder of mortality. A globe symbolizes their shared worldly experiences, now forever altered. Tragically, Sir Thomas Aston's first wife Magdalene Poulteney died in childbirth along with all four of their children. This devastating loss adds to the depth of sorrow portrayed within this artwork. Through skillful brushwork and attention to detail, Souch captures not only Sir Thomas' personal anguish but also invites viewers to reflect on themes such as love, loss, and mortality itself. This powerful painting stands as both a historical record of one man's grief-stricken moment and an enduring testament to universal human emotions experienced throughout time.
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