Charles Wightwick

1 portrait by Sir Martin Archer Shee

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Charles Wightwick

by Henry Cousins, after Sir Martin Archer Shee
mezzotint, before 1684
16 in. x 12 in. (405 mm x 306 mm) plate size; 19 3/4 in. x 14 3/8 in. (503 mm x 365 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1956
Reference Collection
NPG D37502

Sitterback to top

  • Charles Wightwick (circa 1778-1861), Rector of Brinkworth, Wiltshire. Sitter in 1 portrait.

Artistsback to top

  • Henry Cousins (1809-1864), Engraver; brother of Samuel Cousins. Artist or producer associated with 65 portraits.
  • Sir Martin Archer Shee (1769-1850), Portrait painter and President of the Royal Academy. Artist or producer associated with 91 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.

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Events of 1684back to top

Current affairs

James, Duke of York's influence grows within Charles II's government; the Admiralty commission is abolished, allowing James to resume his role as lord admiral, in all but name. A new generation of Tories, supporters of James are bestowed with influential roles, including Sir George Jeffreys, recently appointed Lord Chief Justice.

Art and science

Italian decorative artist, Antonio Verrio, is appointed 'principal Gardiner and Surveyor' to the King.
Author, John Bunyan, publishes the second part of his Pilgrim's Progress.

International

Luxembourg surrenders to French forces. Renewed fighting between the French Bourbons and the Spanish Habsburgs had broken out the year before when French troops laid seize to Luxembourg and entered the Spanish Netherlands. Charles II rejects Spanish demands for assistance, determined to remain detached from the conflict.

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