John Pym (1584-1643), Statesman
Sitter associated with 15 portraits
One of the most influential Parliamentarians, in 1628 Pym led the demand for a Petition of Right as a curb to Royal power. His own power and influence grew rapidly and he played a leading part in the impeachment and trial of Strafford in 1641. In the following year, the King offered him the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer in an unsuccessful attempt to secure his support. Later in the same year, however, Pym was one of the 'Five Members' who the King famously tried - and failed - to arrest in Parliament for treason. Pym oversaw the administration of the Parliamentarian war effort, being appointed Lieutenant -General of Ordnance in 1643, but died shortly afterwards of natural causes.
by or after Edward Bower
oil on canvas, circa 1640
On display in Room 5 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 6650
by Wenceslaus Hollar
etching, mid 17th century
NPG D26910
by Wenceslaus Hollar
etching, mid 17th century
NPG D33401
by George Glover, after Edward Bower
line engraving, 1644
NPG D26915
by George Glover, published by Stephen Bowtell, after Edward Bower
line engraving, 1644
NPG D33402
by George Glover, after Edward Bower
engraving, 1644
NPG D1315
by George Glover, published by Stephen Bowtell, after Edward Bower
engraving, 1644
NPG D19042
by Michael Vandergucht, after Edward Bower
line engraving, 1713
NPG D26913
after Unknown artist
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D26914
by Edward Francis Finden
stipple and line engraving, published 1831
NPG D26912
by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton, after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1738
NPG D40780
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