Alexander Henderson
1 portrait by Martin Droeshout
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Alexander Henderson
by Martin Droeshout
line engraving, 1632
6 3/4 in. x 5 in. (172 mm x 128 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D26871
Sitterback to top
- Alexander Henderson (circa 1583-1646), Church of Scotland minister and politician. Sitter in 7 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Martin Droeshout (1601-1650?), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 23 portraits.
Subjects & Themesback to top
Events of 1632back to top
Current affairs
The death of diplomat Dudley Carleton, Viscount Dorchester, who favoured military action against Spain rather than a peace deal, allows the peace party at court to assert itself during Charles I's period of personal rule.Charles I revives medieval forest laws to raise income.
Art and science
Poet and courtier, Endymion Porter, is instrumental in bringing Dutch artist, Anthony Van Dyck, to England. Months after his arrival, Van Dyck is appointed court painter by Charles I and given a knighthood.The Second Folio of William Shakespeare's plays is published.
International
Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, is made lord deputy of Ireland. His efficient governance and vigorous administration quickly returns considerable sums of money to England.Charles I issues a charter for the colony of Maryland which would became a haven for Catholics in the New World.
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