Catherine of Braganza
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© National Portrait Gallery, London
Catherine of Braganza
by Abraham de Blois, published by Louis Renard, after David van der Plas
line engraving, circa 1695-1720
14 5/8 in. x 11 in. (372 mm x 280 mm) plate size; 15 1/4 in. x 11 1/2 in. (386 mm x 292 mm) paper size
Given by Sir Herbert Henry Raphael, 1st Bt, 1913
Reference Collection
NPG D19301
Sitterback to top
- Catherine of Braganza (1638-1705), Queen of Charles II. Sitter associated with 64 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Abraham de Blois (active 1679-1720), Engraver and mezzotinter. Artist or producer associated with 6 portraits.
- Louis Renard (1678-1746). Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits.
- David van der Plas (1647-1704), Painter and etcher. Artist or producer associated with 3 portraits.
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