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Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester

18 of 62 portraits of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester

published by Compton Holland
line engraving, early 17th century
6 5/8 in. x 4 1/4 in. (167 mm x 107 mm) plate size; 6 3/4 in. x 4 1/2 in. (173 mm x 115 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D21150

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Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (1532 or 1533-1588), Courtier and magnate; favourite of Elizabeth I. Sitter associated with 62 portraits.

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Compton Holland (died 1622), Print publisher. Artist associated with 40 portraits.

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NPG D21149: Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (impression from same plate as)
NPG D25150: Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (impression from same plate as)