The City of London’s first commissions were portraits of the
judges appointed to assess property claims in the wake of the Great
Fire of London - the so-called ‘Fire Judges’. These were followed
by portraits of kings and queens and of other individuals who had
rendered a service which the City of London wished to
recognise.
Sir Matthew Hale, Kt, Chief Justice of the King's
Bench (1609-1676)
John Michael Wright
oil on canvas
1670
Sir Hugh Wyndham, Kt., Judge of the Common Pleas
(1603-1684)
John Michael Wright
oil on canvas
1670