I've got around to painting up Sir Jakabus Wooley a worthy opponent to Sir Brian Aldridge . Wooley learnt his career fighting in Germany and quickly rose to prominence serving under Gustavus Adolphus , he was presented with a Marshals Baton personally by Gustavus which he is seen brandishing above ..
In the Felpersham Fine Arts Gallery there is an oil painting that is traditionally thought to be Sir Jakabus Wooley although there is no direct evidence for this and strangely for such a prominent person there does not appear to be any other contemporary portrayal .
Beautiful paint job Tony, he looks the true man of distinction and a soldier to be reckoned with! Very well done!
ReplyDeleteIt will be interesting to see how he performs on the tabletop .
DeleteFascinating insights into the local history and excellent portrayal of him in 54mm!
ReplyDeleteSeems a very interesting character.
DeleteA marshal's baton! At first sight I thought it was a rather large cigar - seemed to go well with his rather disdaibful pose.
ReplyDeleteOn reflection I should have reposed his left arm - but its done now .
DeleteLovely. Yours looks better than the one in the Felpersham Fine Arts Gallery.
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
There is a certain likeness
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