6 OF 9

Dorothy Spencer (née Sidney), Countess of Sunderland

6 of 9 portraits of Dorothy Spencer (née Sidney), Countess of Sunderland

by George Vertue, after Sir Anthony Van Dyck
line engraving, published 1729
3 in. x 6 1/8 in. (76 mm x 157 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford, 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D30565

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Dorothy Spencer (née Sidney), Countess of Sunderland (1617-1684), Subject of poetry and Waller's 'Sacharissa'. Sitter associated with 9 portraits.

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Sir Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641), Painter. Artist associated with 996 portraits, Sitter associated with 28 portraits.
George Vertue (1683-1756), Engraver and antiquary. Artist associated with 842 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.