Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland
11 of 50 portraits by Daniel Mytens
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland
studio of Daniel Mytens
oil on canvas, circa 1633, based on a work of circa 1632-1633
87 in. x 53 in. (2210 mm x 1346 mm)
Purchased, 1950
Primary Collection
NPG 3770
Artistback to top
- Daniel Mytens (circa 1590-1647), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 50 portraits, Sitter in 5 portraits.
This portraitback to top
The ships and harbour pictured in the background may refer to Rich's position as governor of Landguard Fort, Suffolk.
Linked publicationsback to top
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- Piper, David, Catalogue of Seventeenth Century Portraits in the National Portrait Gallery, 1625-1714, 1963, p. 167
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 308
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Events of 1632back to top
Current affairs
The death of diplomat Dudley Carleton, Viscount Dorchester, who favoured military action against Spain rather than a peace deal, allows the peace party at court to assert itself during Charles I's period of personal rule.Charles I revives medieval forest laws to raise income.
Art and science
Poet and courtier, Endymion Porter, is instrumental in bringing Dutch artist, Anthony Van Dyck, to England. Months after his arrival, Van Dyck is appointed court painter by Charles I and given a knighthood.The Second Folio of William Shakespeare's plays is published.
International
Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, is made lord deputy of Ireland. His efficient governance and vigorous administration quickly returns considerable sums of money to England.Charles I issues a charter for the colony of Maryland which would became a haven for Catholics in the New World.
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