Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset
after John Hoskins
oil on panel, after 1630, based on a work of circa 1625-1630
9 1/2 in. x 7 1/4 in. (241 mm x 184 mm)
Given by Sir Henry Hoyle Howorth, 1898
Primary Collection
NPG 1114
Sitterback to top
- Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset (1587-1645), Favourite of James I. Sitter associated with 19 portraits.
Artistback to top
- John Hoskins (circa 1590-1665), Miniature painter. Artist or producer associated with 11 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 575
- Strong, Roy, Tudor and Jacobean Portraits, 1969, p. 296
Events of 1625back to top
Current affairs
James I dies at Theobalds Palace, Hertfordshire and the Prince of Wales becomes Charles I. Charles's queen, Henrietta Maria, daughter of Henry IV of France, arrives in Dover escorted by George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham.The court moves to Oxford temporarily due to an outbreak of the bubonic plague.
Art and science
Under the patronage of the queen, a new theatre company is formed, the Queen Henrietta's Men. Richard Perkins is a founding member.International
Edward Cecil, Viscount Wimbledon, is recommended by George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham to command a naval expedition to Spain. Though some Spanish ships were captured, Wimbledon failed to destroy Cadiz where most of the Spanish fleet was moored.Treaty of The Hague is signed between England and the Dutch Empire.
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