Of One I Danced Withal

with the artist’s signature blend of Renaissance influence, Elizabethan detail and theatrical storytelling. Lyons is known for her deep engagement with historical visual languages, and this painting continues her exploration of character, costume and the subtle emotional charge that sits between sitter and viewer.

Lyons’ practice is shaped by her long‑standing fascination with Renaissance and Northern European portraiture, as well as the ambiguity and layered identities found within Shakespearean drama. Her figures often feel suspended between eras, their gestures and expressions carrying echoes of performance, memory and literary allusion. In Of One I Danced Withal, this interplay is especially vivid: the composition suggests intimacy, ritual and narrative, inviting viewers to imagine the story behind the encounter.

The artist’s meticulous draughtsmanship and sensitivity to costume detail give the painting its distinctive presence. Lyons’ use of candlelit tones, refined textures and symbolic props creates an atmosphere that feels both theatrical and contemplative. This is characteristic of her wider body of work, which has been exhibited in major venues including Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and the Long Gallery at Blickling Hall, and is held in private collections across the UK and internationally.

Red Rag Gallery is delighted to present Of One I Danced Withal as part of our ongoing commitment to showcasing exceptional British artists. Lyons’ paintings continue to captivate collectors seeking works that combine historical richness, contemporary imagination and superb technical execution.