12 OF 16

The Villiers Family

12 of 16 portraits of Mary Villiers, Duchess of Richmond and Lennox

The Villiers Family

by William Greatbach, after George Perfect Harding
line engraving, probably mid 19th century
6 in. x 8 7/8 in. (151 mm x 227 mm) plate size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford, 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D26130

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Artistsback to top

William Greatbach (born 1802), Engraver and illustrator. Artist associated with 40 portraits.
George Perfect Harding (1779 or 1780-1853), Portrait painter, copyist and antiquary. Artist associated with 169 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.

Sittersback to top

Christopher Villiers, 1st Earl of Anglesey (died 1630), Courtier and 3rd son of Sir George Villiers. Sitter associated with 1 portrait.
Katherine MacDonnell (née Manners), Duchess of Buckingham and Marchioness of Antrim (1603?-1649), Noblewoman. Sitter associated with 3 portraits.
George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (1592-1628), Courtier; favourite of James I. Sitter associated with 48 portraits.
George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham (1628-1687), Statesman and dramatist. Sitter associated with 14 portraits.
Mary Villiers (née Beaumont), Countess of Buckingham (circa 1570-1632), Courtier. Sitter associated with 2 portraits.
John Villiers, Viscount Purbeck (1591?-1658), Courtier and eldest son of Sir George Villiers. Sitter associated with 1 portrait.
Mary Villiers, Duchess of Richmond and Lennox (1622-1685), Daughter of 1st Duke of Buckingham and wife of 1st Duke of Richmond. Sitter associated with 16 portraits.