John Cecil, 5th Earl of Exeter

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John Cecil, 5th Earl of Exeter, published by Richard Tompson, after Sir Peter Lely, 1678-1679 - NPG - © National Portrait Gallery, London

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John Cecil, 5th Earl of Exeter

published by Richard Tompson, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, 1678-1679
13 3/4 in. x 10 in. (350 mm x 255 mm) small margins, cut below
Purchased, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D1887


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  • Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 824 portraits, Sitter associated with 18 portraits.
  • Richard Tompson (died 1693), Publisher and printseller; auctioneer and dealer. Artist associated with 116 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.

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  • NPG D1888: John Cecil, 5th Earl of Exeter (impression from same plate as)
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  • NPG D36617: John Cecil, 5th Earl of Exeter (impression from same plate as)

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