Richard Barrey (d. 1588)
A half-length portrait, slightly to the left, showing Barrey in a slashed white silk doublet, a black sleeveless coat with bands of gold embroidery and a small high ruff. His coat of arms on shield is in the top right-hand corner.
Richard Barrey was the Governor of Dover Castle during the Armada campaign of 1588. He had previously overseen the rebuilding of Dover harbour.
Richard Barrey was the Governor of Dover Castle during the Armada campaign of 1588. He had previously overseen the rebuilding of Dover harbour.
Object Details
| ID: | BHC2532 |
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| Collection: | Fine art |
| Type: | Painting |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | English School, 16th century |
| Date made: | 16th century; circa 1580 |
| People: | Barrey, Richard |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund. |
| Measurements: | Painting: 785 mm x 614 mm x 22 mm; Unframed |