Frederick V, King of Bohemia and Elector Palatine; Princess Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia and Electress Palatine
2 of 53 portraits by Balthasar Moncornet
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Frederick V, King of Bohemia and Elector Palatine; Princess Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia and Electress Palatine
by Balthasar Moncornet, published by Michel van Lochom
etching, 1624 or after
3 3/4 in. x 5 3/4 in. (95 mm x 145 mm) plate size; 4 3/4 in. x 6 3/8 in. (120 mm x 161 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D18169
Sittersback to top
- Princess Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia and Electress Palatine (1596-1662), Daughter of James I; wife of Frederick V, Elector Palatine. Sitter associated with 45 portraits.
- Frederick V, King of Bohemia and Elector Palatine (1596-1632), Calvinist and son-in-law of James I. Sitter associated with 36 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Balthasar Moncornet (circa 1600-1668), Tapissier, engraver and print publisher. Artist or producer associated with 53 portraits.
- Michel van Lochom (1601-1647), Engraver and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
Events of 1624back to top
Current affairs
Prince Charles and George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham urge James I, the peacemaking king, to declare war on Spain and summon an equally war hungry Parliament, to secure a subsidy for war. Lord Treasurer Lionel Cranfield in opposition to conflict, is duly impeached.Art and science
The acting troupe, The King's Men, perform Thomas Middleton's satire A Game at Chess at the Globe Theatre, London, until it is suppressed in view of its allusions to the Spanish Match.The Berwick Bridge, spanning the River Tweed, is completed by James Burrell.
International
Diplomat James Hay, Earl of Carlisle, begins arrangements in Paris for a marriage alliance between Charles, Prince of Wales and Louis XIII's sister, Henrietta Maria. The union would secure political allegiance between both countries whose principle aims were restoration of Frederick V in the Palatinate and restriction of Spanish expansion.Comments back to top
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