Thomas Mace
2 of 5 portraits by Henry Cook (Cooke)
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Thomas Mace
by William Faithorne, after Henry Cook (Cooke)
line engraving, published 1676
9 1/2 in. x 6 1/2 in. (242 mm x 166 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D22851
Sitterback to top
- Thomas Mace (1612 or 1613-1706?), Musician and writer on music. Sitter in 3 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Henry Cook (Cooke) (1642?-1700), Decorative painter. Artist or producer associated with 5 portraits.
- William Faithorne (circa 1620-1691), Engraver and draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 720 portraits, Sitter associated with 4 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D22852: Thomas Mace (from same plate)
- NPG D30454: Thomas Mace (from same plate)
Events of 1676back to top
Current affairs
Following her recent arrival in England at the invitation of courtier Ralph Montagu, Hortense Mancini, Duchess of Mazarin, niece of Cardinal Mazarin, becomes the king's newest mistress.Art and science
Oculist, William Briggs publishes, Ophthalmographia, an anatomical description of the eye, dedicating it to his patron, Ralph Montagu, Duke of Montagu.Restoration comedy, The Plain-Dealer, by William Wycherley, is staged. Widely admired by his supportive friends, the play's innovative theatrical conventions confused audiences.
International
Diplomat, Sir Leoline Jenkins, acts as a plenipotentiary in peace negotiations at Nijmegen to settle interrelated conflicts between European states, including the Franco-Dutch war. However, the imperial delegation refused to formally recognise Jenkins and Temple's involvement, and they are ultimately forced to withdraw.Comments back to top
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