Quote by Oliver Cromwell

Mr. Lely, I desire you would use all your skill to paint my picture truly like me, and not flatter me at all; but remark all these roughnesses, pimples, warts, and everything as you see me, otherwise I will never pay a farthing for it.

Mr. Lely, I desire you would use all your skill to paint my

Summary

In this quote, believed to be from Oliver Cromwell, the speaker is requesting a portrait artist, Mr. Lely, to depict them exactly as they are, without any idealized or flattering portrayal. They explicitly ask Mr. Lely to capture all the imperfections such as roughnesses, pimples, and warts, in order to ensure an accurate representation. The quote emphasizes the speaker's desire for truth and authenticity, suggesting that they value honesty and realism over a polished or glamorous depiction.

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Portraits

By Oliver Cromwell

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