Anne Kirke (née Killigrew)

1 portrait

by Isaac Beckett, published by Alexander Browne, after Sir Anthony Van Dyck
mezzotint, circa 1684 (circa 1637)
18 7/8 in. x 11 1/2 in. (479 mm x 291 mm) plate size; 20 3/8 in. x 12 7/8 in. (517 mm x 328 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries, 1984
Reference Collection
NPG D11449

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Anne Kirke (née Killigrew) (1607-1641), Dresser to the Queen (Henrietta Maria); Daughter of Sir Robert Killigrew and Lady Mary Killigrew (née Woodhouse); wife of George Kirke. Sitter associated with 4 portraits.

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Isaac Beckett (1652 or 1653-1688), Engraver. Artist associated with 184 portraits.
Alexander Browne (active 1659-died 1706), Artist, publisher, printseller, auctioneer and dealer. Artist associated with 149 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
Sir Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641), Painter. Artist associated with 996 portraits, Sitter associated with 28 portraits.

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The painting by Van Dyck used to be in Sir Peter Lely's collection and was subsequently bought at Lely's studio sale in 1682 by Anthony Grey, 11th Earl of Kent. The print carries a dedication by Browne to the new owner.