Portrait of James Medlycott by Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723), about 1705, oil on canvas

Museum number

2024.21

Object

Portrait of James Medlycott by Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723), about 1705, oil on canvas

Description

James Medlycott (Circa 1658-1731) was the first son of Thomas Medlycott. He trained as a lawyer and became the master in Chancery from 1706-1717. He sold the office for £3000. He was the first member of the Medlycott family to purchase Ven House, near Milborne Port in Somerset. He was MP for Milborne Port for three years as a Whig. He was bankrupt by his death in 1731 because of the expenditure on Ven House and his position as MP.

Inscription

Monogrammed ‘GK’

On display?

Yes

Further description

Simple name

painting

Dimensions

83.5cm (w)
framed: 30cm (d) x 7cm (d) x 120cm (h) x 96.5cm (h) x 85cm (w)
regular: 73.5cm (h) x 62.25cm (w)