Catherine of Braganza
14 of 64 portraits of Catherine of Braganza
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Catherine of Braganza
by Peter Williamson, sold by John Overton
line engraving, circa 1660-1685
10 5/8 in. x 7 1/2 in. (270 mm x 191 mm) plate size; 11 1/4 in. x 7 7/8 in. (285 mm x 199 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D17861
Sitterback to top
- Catherine of Braganza (1638-1705), Queen of Charles II. Sitter associated with 64 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- John Overton (1639 or 1640-1713), Map and print publisher. Artist or producer associated with 8 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Peter Williamson (active 1662-1680), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Whitehorse neere the fountaine tavern without Newgate, London)
Subjects & Themesback to top
Events of 1660back to top
Current affairs
The Convention Parliament and Lords proclaim Charles II king after he issues a declaration from Breda offering an indemnity to those who had committed crimes against the crown during the civil war and Interregnum. Charles lands at Dover from The Hague on 25th May to great pomp and ceremony.Art and science
Diarist Samuel Pepys starts his diary on 1st January, writing in shorthand. The diary became a unique social document, opening with a brief summary of his domestic situation and the political background.Dutch portrait painter, Peter Lely, is appointed principal painter to Charles II.
Official foundation of the Royal Society.
International
The Anglo-Spanish War, begun by Lord Protector, Oliver Cromwell, formally ends after the restoration of the British monarchy and peace is made with Philip IV of Spain.Comments back to top
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