Portrait of George Clifford. Sir George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland, 13th Baron de Clifford was an English peer, naval commander, and courtier of Queen Elizabeth I of England.
He ismost famously represented in art through a striking portrait by Nicholas Hilliard, which portrays him in his role as a celebrated Elizabethan naval commander. In this miniature, Clifford is shown wearing elaborate armor and adorned with symbols of knighthood and chivalry, including a richly decorated doublet, ruffled collar, and the Queen's favor in the form of a jeweled glove pinned to his helmet.
This depiction emphasizes his status, martial prowess, and close connection to Queen Elizabeth I, reflecting the pageantry and ideals of knighthood during the Elizabethan era. He was notable at court for his jousting, at the Accession Day Tilts, which were highlights of the year at court.
Two famous survivals, his portrait miniature by Nicholas Hilliard and a garniture of Greenwich armour, reflect this important part of his life. In contrast, he neglected his estates in the far north of England, and left a long succession dispute between his heirs.
George Clifford was born on 8 August 1558 at Brougham Castle in Westmorland, the son and heir of Henry Clifford, 2nd Earl of Cumberland by his second wife, Anne Dacre, daughter of William Dacre, 3rd Baron Dacre. The Barons de Clifford, a junior branch of the Clifford feudal barons of C
He ismost famously represented in art through a striking portrait by Nicholas Hilliard, which portrays him in his role as a celebrated Elizabethan naval commander. In this miniature, Clifford is shown wearing elaborate armor and adorned with symbols of knighthood and chivalry, including a richly decorated doublet, ruffled collar, and the Queen's favor in the form of a jeweled glove pinned to his helmet.
This depiction emphasizes his status, martial prowess, and close connection to Queen Elizabeth I, reflecting the pageantry and ideals of knighthood during the Elizabethan era. He was notable at court for his jousting, at the Accession Day Tilts, which were highlights of the year at court.
Two famous survivals, his portrait miniature by Nicholas Hilliard and a garniture of Greenwich armour, reflect this important part of his life. In contrast, he neglected his estates in the far north of England, and left a long succession dispute between his heirs.
George Clifford was born on 8 August 1558 at Brougham Castle in Westmorland, the son and heir of Henry Clifford, 2nd Earl of Cumberland by his second wife, Anne Dacre, daughter of William Dacre, 3rd Baron Dacre. The Barons de Clifford, a junior branch of the Clifford feudal barons of C
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