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Barbara Palmer (née Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland

16 of 33 portraits of Barbara Palmer (née Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland

by Isaac Beckett, published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, circa 1681-1688
9 5/8 in. x 7 1/2in. (243 mm x 190 mm) plate size; 11 1/4 in. x 8 1/8 in. (285 mm x 206 mm) paper size
Given by Henry Witte Martin, 1861
Reference Collection
NPG D1473

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Sitterback to top

Barbara Palmer (née Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland (1640-1709), Mistress of Charles II. Sitter associated with 33 portraits.

Artistsback to top

Isaac Beckett (1652 or 1653-1688), Engraver. Artist associated with 184 portraits.
Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt (1646-1723), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 1666 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist associated with 1178 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.

Related worksback to top

NPG D1472: Barbara Palmer (née Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland (impression from same plate as)
NPG D11617: Barbara Palmer (née Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland (impression from same plate as)
NPG D1474: Barbara Palmer (née Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland (impression from same plate as)
NPG D20042: Barbara Palmer (née Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland (impression from same plate as)