1200 x 940 mm. Gift: A. J. Breneton, Mold pre 1899
Hywel Dda (Hywel the Good) c.890-950 was King of Deheubarth. In 928 he made a pilgrimage to Rome where he was declared 'King of Wales'. In 930 he called an assembly at Whitland where he established a system of laws in order to unify the regions under his rule
Historical portrait of Hywel Dda (Hywel the Good). He is viewed side-on seated at a desk with his right hand placed on a scroll and his left hand placed on the left side of his forehead. He lowers his head slightly and gazes at the scroll in a thoughtful manner. He has a bushy white beard and wears a green robe. On the desk are numerous manuscripts and a paperweight. Dark background creates a chiaroscuro effect. Moulded gilded frame with small running floral sprays
