Sir John Coke (1563-1644)
A half-length portrait to the right showing Coke with a moustace and goatee beard in a black doublet with white lace cuffs, a wide white ruff, the robes of a secretary of state and bacl cap with white lace trim. He holds a scroll in his right hand and clasps his robe with his left. Coke's coat of arms and motto are in the top left and the top right carries an inscription: 'Sir John Coke Secretary / of State to / King Charles the First / 1638'.
John Coke became treasuer to the Navy in 1591 and was a naval commissioner from 1621 to 1636. He became secretary of state in 1623 until his dismissal in 1639.
John Coke became treasuer to the Navy in 1591 and was a naval commissioner from 1621 to 1636. He became secretary of state in 1623 until his dismissal in 1639.
Object Details
| ID: | BHC2622 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Fine art |
| Type: | Painting |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | British School, 19th century |
| Date made: | 19th century |
| People: | Coke, John |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Frame: 1161 mm x 938 mm x 64 mm;Painting: 991 mm x 762 mm |