Unknown man, formerly known as Thomas Blood

Artist: Gerard Soest
Artwork: Unknown man, formerly known as Thomas Blood
Description: This portrait was painted in 1680 by the Dutch painter Gerard Soest. The sitter was originally identified as Thomas Blood, an Irish adventurer and criminal who attempted to steal the Crown Jewels in 1671. However, this identification is now considered to be incorrect, and the sitter’s true identity remainsUnknown.
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