Peter Mews
2 of 5 portraits of Peter Mews
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© National Portrait Gallery, London
Peter Mews
by David Loggan
plumbago on vellum, circa 1684
5 1/2 in. x 4 5/8 in. (140 mm x 117 mm) oval
Given by Alfred Aaron de Pass, 1920
Primary Collection
NPG 1872
Sitterback to top
- Peter Mews (1619-1706), Bishop of Winchester and Chancellor of the Order of the Garter. Sitter in 5 portraits.
Artistback to top
- David Loggan (1634-1692), Artist and engraver. Artist or producer associated with 191 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Ingamells, John, Later Stuart Portraits 1685-1714, 2009, p. 182
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 428
Events of 1684back to top
Current affairs
James, Duke of York's influence grows within Charles II's government; the Admiralty commission is abolished, allowing James to resume his role as lord admiral, in all but name. A new generation of Tories, supporters of James are bestowed with influential roles, including Sir George Jeffreys, recently appointed Lord Chief Justice.Art and science
Italian decorative artist, Antonio Verrio, is appointed 'principal Gardiner and Surveyor' to the King.Author, John Bunyan, publishes the second part of his Pilgrim's Progress.
International
Luxembourg surrenders to French forces. Renewed fighting between the French Bourbons and the Spanish Habsburgs had broken out the year before when French troops laid seize to Luxembourg and entered the Spanish Netherlands. Charles II rejects Spanish demands for assistance, determined to remain detached from the conflict.Comments back to top
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