Parish Patron

Highly decorated garments of this style appear only in a limited number of surviving likenesses and are associated with individuals of significant social influence. Rather than monarchy in the literal sense, visually documented records in parish vestries often exhibit a hierarchy of ceremonial leadership during seasonal observances.

The staff-like object may have been a symbolic implement carried during public addresses or gatherings.

Pigment on Canvas

20cm x 20cm painting presented in a black frame, ready for hanging.

Originally recorded work from the Unnatural Selection archive.