James Scott, Duke of Monmouth and Buccleuch
15 of 42 portraits of James Scott, Duke of Monmouth and Buccleuch
© National Portrait Gallery, London
James Scott, Duke of Monmouth and Buccleuch
probably by Frederick Hendrik van Hove, after William Sheppard
line engraving, circa 1675-1685
4 3/8 in. x 3 1/4 in. (111 mm x 82 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D35402
Sitterback to top
- James Scott, Duke of Monmouth and Buccleuch (1649-1685), Son of Charles II and Lucy Walter. Sitter associated with 42 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- William Sheppard (active 1641-1660), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 14 portraits.
- Frederick Hendrik van Hove (circa 1628-1698), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 79 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- EEBO (Early English Books Online), p. Frontispiece
- Anon, An Historical account of the heroick life and magnanimous actions of the most illustrious Protestant Prince, James, Duke of Monmouth containing an account of his birth, education, places and titles : with his great and martial atchievments in Flanders and Scotland, his disgrace and departure both from court and kingdom, with the most material circumstances that has occured since his return., 1683, p. Frontispiece
Events of 1675back to top
Current affairs
James Scott, Duke of Monmouth oversees the suppression of the London weavers' riots which break out in the East End against the introduction of mechanised silk looms.The great fire of Northampton quickly destroys the city. Charles II donates timber for its reconstruction.
Art and science
Charles II founds the Royal Observatory in Greenwich and appoints John Flamsteed the first Astronomer Royal.Royal approval is given to the 'Warrant' design, Sir Christopher Wren's design for the rebuilding of St. Paul's Cathedral devastated by the Great Fire (1666).
International
A naval campaign into the Mediterranean under the command of Sir John Narbrough, with protégé, Cloudesley Shovell as lieutenant, blockades the port of Tripoli and successfully halts persistent attacks on English merchant ships by North African pirates. A peace treaty is signed with Tripoli in 1676.Comments back to top
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