Henrietta Maria
1 portrait by John Boydell
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Henrietta Maria
by Pieter Stevens van Gunst, published by John Boydell, published by Josiah Boydell, after Sir Anthony van Dyck
line engraving, published late 18th century (circa 1638)
20 3/8 in. x 12 3/4 in. (519 mm x 324 mm) plate size; 28 1/8 in. x 21 1/8 in. (715 mm x 538 mm) paper size
Given by Dodie Masterman, 1964
Reference Collection
NPG D32074
Sitterback to top
- Henrietta Maria (1609-1669), Queen of Charles I. Sitter associated with 88 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- John Boydell (1720-1804), Engraver and printseller. Artist or producer associated with 132 portraits, Sitter in 13 portraits.
- Josiah Boydell (1752-1817), Artist and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 69 portraits.
- Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 1023 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
- Pieter Stevens van Gunst (1659-1724), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 97 portraits.
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Events of 1760back to top
Current affairs
Death of George II on 25 October at the age of 76. George III succeeds to the throne at the age of 22.Art and science
German artist Johan Zoffany arrives in England, where he is instrumental in reviving the 'conversation piece' genre of painting.First public exhibition of paintings in England is held at the Society of Arts' Great Room in the Strand, London.
The Public Ledger is founded; the oldest British periodical with continuous daily publication.
International
Seven Years' War: At the Battle of Carrickfergus in Ireland, a force of French troops captures the town of Carrickfergus before retiring.Surrender of Montreal to the British under General Jeffrey Amherst signals the virtual loss of Canada by the French. British troops oust the Nawab of Bengal Mir Jafar and replace him with Mir Quasim.
Former Chief Tacky leads an unsuccessful slave rebellion in Jamaica, which aims to overthrow British rule.
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