Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
1 portrait of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
by Richard Earlom, after Titian
mezzotint, mid 18th-early 19th century
16 in. x 10 in. (405 mm x 254 mm) plate size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D24768
Sitterback to top
- Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (1500-1558), King of Spain 1516-56; Holy Roman Emperor 1519-58. Sitter associated with 15 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Richard Earlom (1743-1822), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 107 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
- Titian (circa 1488-1576), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 44 portraits.
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Events of 1730back to top
Current affairs
John and Charles Wesley form a Holy Club at Oxford which becomes the cradle of Methodism.Glasite sect, which promoted a form of primitive Christianity, established in Scotland by John Glas.
Last native roe deer in England is reputedly killed in Northumberland.
Art and science
French sculptor Louis-Francois Roubiliac settles in London from Paris.The Daily Advertiser is established as the first newspaper funded by advertising.
Mathematician and inventor John Hadley invents the octant, a navigating device which precedes the sextant.
International
Frederick, Crown Prince of Prussia, tries to flee to Britain but is imprisoned by his father Frederick William I.Pope Clement XII succeeds Benedict XIII as the 246th pope.
Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius observes the aurora borealis and suggests the existence of the earth's magnetic field.
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