Richard Goodricke of Ribston, Yorkshire, Cornelis Ketel, circa 1578

Portrait of richard goodricke of ribston. On the right side of the painting a comet is pictured, the great comet of 1577, coupled with a latin phrase meaning 'never downwards'. Richard goodricke reached adulthood in 1577 and apparently decided to have himself pictured with this omen. Object Type: painting. Date: circa 1578. Dimensions: height: 106 cm (41.7 in); width: 81 cm (31.8 in). Medium: oil on oak wood. Collection: Art Gallery of South Australia. Richard Goodricke of Ribston by Ketel