Gideon Harvey the Elder
3 of 4 portraits by Pieter Philippe
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Gideon Harvey the Elder
by Pieter Philippe, after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1663
9 3/4 in. x 7 1/8 in. (248 mm x 181 mm) plate size; 14 1/8 in. x 10 5/8 in. (359 mm x 270 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D30066
Sitterback to top
- Gideon Harvey the Elder (1636 or 1637-1702), Physician. Sitter associated with 4 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Pieter Philippe (active 1635-died 1701), Engraver working in The Hague. Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits.
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6578 portraits.
Events of 1663back to top
Current affairs
Gilbert Sheldon is enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury upon the death of William Juxon. Sheldon principle concerns would be defence of the church, coupled with religious uniformity and ecclesiastical reform.England experiences a very cold, wet summer, as noted by Samuel Pepys in his diary.
Art and science
John Dryden's first play, The Wild Gallant, is staged at court probably through the influence of Barbara Palmer, Countess of Castlemaine, the king's mistress.International
A renewal of the English colonisation of North America is marked by a royal charter naming eight aristocrats joint owners of a projected colony in Carolina. Known as the Lords Proprietors of Carolina, they are informally led by Anthony Ashley-Cooper, Earl of Shaftesbury.Comments back to top
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