Devereux Knightley
2 of 6 portraits of Devereux Knightley
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Devereux Knightley
by John Smith, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, 1697
13 5/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (345 mm x 250 mm) plate size; 13 7/8 in. x 10 1/8 in. (351 mm x 256 mm) paper size
Given by Mr F.W.B. Maufe and Mrs G.B. Lane, 1950
Reference Collection
NPG D3376
Artistsback to top
- John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 1181 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6578 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D11677: Devereux Knightley (from same plate)
- NPG D3377: Devereux Knightley (from same plate)
- NPG D3378: Devereux Knightley (from same plate)
- NPG D4482: Devereux Knightley (from same plate)
- NPG D31223: Devereux Knightley (from same plate)
Events of 1697back to top
Current affairs
William III argues for the existence of a peacetime standing army to maintain England's safety. Unpopular with both political parties, Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford, leads the opposition against the proposal.The first service at St. Paul Cathedral is held since the building was destroyed by the Great Fire.
Art and science
Circumnavigator, William Dampier, publishes New Voyage Round the World.Painter and member of the Whiggish Kit-Cat Club, Godfrey Kneller starts to paint the club's members devising a special portrait size for the series.
International
Negotiations between William Bentinck, Earl of Portland, and Louis XIV's representative, Marshal Boufflers, effectuate the signing of a peace treaty at Ryswick, ending the Nine Years' War with France. The terms include re-establishment of the territorial position in 1688 and Louis's acknowledgement of William III as King of England.Comments back to top
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