Full Record |
| Title |
Portrait of John Ross of Arnage (1664-1714) |
| Collection |
National Trust for Scotland (Leith Hall) |
| Artist |
Attributed to circle of Medina, John Baptist de (Flemish-Spanish painter, 1659-1710, active in Scotland) |
| Date Earliest |
possibly 1685 |
| Date Latest |
possibly 1700 |
| Description |
John Ross of Arnage (1665-1714) was the Provost of Aberdeen between 1710 and 1712. He is depicted at half-length, his body turned to the right and head toward the viewer. The luxuriant dark hair falling onto his shoulders, the sumptuous purple mantle and the direct gaze lend the sitter an air of nobility and stature. This portrait is typical of Sir John de Medina, a painter of Spanish-Flemish origin, who settled in Scotland in about 1693 and became the principal portrait-painter of the Scottish nobility. He was knighted in 1707. |
| Current Accession Number |
77j |
| Subject |
portrait (John Ross of Arnage) |
| Measurements |
78.5 x 63.5 cm cm (estimate) |
| Material |
oil on canvas |
| Acquisition Details |
Given by Mrs Ethel Leith-Ross 1952. |
| Provenance |
Probably with John Ross of Arnage until 1714; by descent to Lieutenant-Colonel William Leith-Ross. |
| Notes |
Engraved label attached to frame: 'No.6 John Ross of Arnage. Born 1664, died 15.9.1714. In 1704 he married Jean Forbes (Echt). He was second son of John (No.2) and of Christian (No.3); Brother of George (No.4) and Father of John (Nos. 8 and 9). He had two sons and two daughters. He purchased the lands and Barony of Arnage in 1702. He was Provost of Aberdeen 1710 to 1712. He received Clochcan and Colp from his niece Jean (No. 7) on her marriage in 1711. He became the representative of the Rosses of Auchlossan, on the death of Capt. Francis Ross at Malplaquet September 1709. Painted by Sir John Medina.' Inscription on back 'John Ross of Arnage, 1685, by Sir John Medina'.. |
| Rights Owner |
National Trust for Scotland |
| Author |
Dr Claudia Heide |
