Sir Henry Sidney
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Sir Henry Sidney
by Unknown artist
oil on panel, 1573
26 5/8 in. x 20 5/8 in. (676 mm x 525 mm)
Purchased, 1897
Primary Collection
NPG 1092
On display in Room 2 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
Sitterback to top
- Sir Henry Sidney (1529-1586), Soldier and statesman. Sitter associated with 11 portraits.
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This portrait has suffered over time and some of the detail has been lost. Several versions of this portrait painted towards the end of his life remain in existence.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Bolland, Charlotte, The Tudors Passion, Power and Politics, 2022, p. 126
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 565
- Strong, Roy, Tudor and Jacobean Portraits, 1969, p. 288
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Events of 1573back to top
Current affairs
The radical protestant Sir Francis Walsingham is appointed Principal Secretary . He establishes a large espionage network to protect Queen Elizabeth I.Art and science
The French Protestant jurist François Hotman writes Franco-Gallia, arguing for representative government and an elective monarchy.Birth of the architect Inigo Jones.
International
Fernando, Duke of Alva resigns as Spanish Governor-General in the Netherlands after failing to make headway against the Dutch Protestant rebels. He is succeeded by Don Luis de Requesens, who attempts to pursue a more conciliatory policy.The Treaty of Constantinople ends war between the Ottoman Empire and Venice. Venice cedes Cyprus and increases its annual tribute.
The Duke of Anjou becomes the first elected King of Poland.
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