James Drummond, 4th Earl of Perth
1 portrait by John Riley
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© National Portrait Gallery, London
James Drummond, 4th Earl of Perth
after John Riley
oil on cardboard, based on a work of circa 1686
4 3/4 in. x 3 1/2 in. (120 mm x 90 mm) overall
Bequeathed by William Barclay Squire, 1927
Primary Collection
NPG 2153
Sitterback to top
- James Drummond, 4th Earl of Perth (1648-1716), Lord Chancellor of Scotland. Sitter in 3 portraits.
Artistback to top
- John Riley (1646-1691), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 101 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Ingamells, John, Later Stuart Portraits 1685-1714, 2009, p. 215
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 489
Events of 1686back to top
Current affairs
James II, determined to re-establish Catholicism as a state religion, reverses proscription for Catholics to positions of authority, revives the ecclesiastic Court of High Commission, and admits to the privy council four Catholic lords, including John Belasyse, Baron Belasyse of Worlaby.Art and science
A collection of poems by painter and poet, Anne Killigrew are posthumously published under the title, Poems by Mrs. Anne Killigrew'. A maid of honour to the queen, Mary of Modena, Killigrew was known for her beauty and virtuous nature.International
The League of Augsburg, founded by a coalition of European countries convened by the Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I, opposed the expansionist plans of France.James II creates the Dominion of New England, uniting the administrations of several English colonies in North America.
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