15 OF 29

The Seven Bishops Committed to the Tower in 1688

15 of 29 portraits of William Sancroft

possibly published by John Smith, by Unknown artist
mezzotint, 1688
7 5 in. x 5 3/8 in. (190 mm x 138 mm) plate size; 7 5/8 in. x 5 1/2 in. (193 mm x 141 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D9284

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Artistsback to top

John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist associated with 1178 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
Unknown artist. Artist associated with 6232 portraits.

Sittersback to top

Thomas Ken (1637-1711), Bishop of Bath and Wells. Sitter associated with 20 portraits.
John Lake (1624-1689), Bishop of Chichester. Sitter associated with 13 portraits.
William Lloyd (1627-1717), Bishop of Worcester. Sitter associated with 19 portraits.
William Sancroft (1617-1693), Archbishop of Canterbury. Sitter associated with 29 portraits.
Sir Jonathan Trelawny, 3rd Bt (1650-1721), Bishop of Winchester. Sitter associated with 15 portraits.
Francis Turner (1638?-1700), Bishop of Ely. Sitter associated with 14 portraits.
Thomas White (1628-1698), Bishop of Peterborough. Sitter associated with 13 portraits.

Related worksback to top

NPG 79: The Seven Bishops committed to the Tower in 1688 (after)
NPG D11942: The Seven Bishops Committed to the Tower in 1688 (impression from same plate as)
NPG D19922: The Seven Bishops Committed to the Tower in 1688 (impression from same plate as)
NPG D30897: The Seven Bishops Committed to the Tower in 1688 (impression from same plate as)
NPG D30898: The Seven Bishops Committed to the Tower in 1688 (impression from same plate as)