In my wanderings @nationalportraitgallery I could not be struck by this imposing portrait of #georgevilliers, also known as the first #dukeofbuckingham. #Favourite of #kingjames, and probably also his #lover, George had a very quick rise through the #nobility ranks and inspired also #Dumas in his #threemusketeers for the plot involving the #queenoffrance; 🎨 by #williamlarkin 1616; #art #artwork #artlover #arthistory #masterpiece #stuart #queer #portrait #painting #oilpainting #instapainting #artistsoninstagram #nationalportraitgallery #london 💂🏼‍♀️♥️📷🎨📱