John Lambert
(1619-1684), Parliamentary generalSitter associated with 16 portraits
A Parliamentarian general and politician, Lambert was second only in power to Cromwell, after the death of Ireton. He displayed great tactical and organisational skill during the civil wars and was a leading figure in attempts to redefine the constitution. Lambert was largely responsible for Oliver Cromwell's acceptance of the Protectorship in 1653. After the Restoration he was imprisoned on Guernsey, and was later moved to Drake's Island in Plymouth Sound, where he remained until his death.
Unknown man, formerly known as John Lambert
by Unknown artist
oil on canvas
NPG 982h
by W. Ridgeway, after Robert Walker
line engraving, (circa 1650-1655)
NPG D37140
after Unknown engraver, after Robert Walker
pen and ink, (1650s)
NPG D5765
by Francis Place, after Robert Walker
mezzotint, 1670s (circa 1650-1655)
NPG D3529
by Michael Vandergucht, after Robert Walker
line engraving, 1713 (circa 1650-1655)
NPG D28958
after Robert Walker
line engraving, mid 18th century (circa 1650-1655)
NPG D28959
by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton, after Robert Walker
line engraving, published 1739 (circa 1650-1655)
NPG D37141
by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton, after Robert Walker
line engraving, published 1739 (circa 1650-1655)
NPG D5008
by Andrew Miller, sold by Michael Ford, after Robert Walker
mezzotint, 1745
NPG D32974
Oliver Cromwell and Charles II with their supporters
printed by H. Reynell
woodcut, late 18th or early 19th century
NPG D32633
Oliver Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament
by John Hall, after Benjamin West
line engraving, published 1789 (1783)
NPG D34360
by Robert Cooper, published by Charles Baldwyn, published by Henry Baldwyn, after Robert Walker
stipple engraving, early 19th century
NPG D28957
after Andrew Miller, after Robert Walker
pencil
NPG D48074
by Robert Dunkarton, published by Samuel Woodburn, after Robert Walker
mezzotint, published 1812
NPG D48072
by Robert Dunkarton, after Robert Walker
mezzotint printed in colours, published 1812
NPG D48073
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