Prince Rupert, Count Palatine

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Prince Rupert, Count Palatine

by Abraham Blooteling (Bloteling), published by John Lloyd
mezzotint, circa 1672-1673
4 7/8 in. x 3 5/8 in. (123 mm x 92 mm) plate size; 10 1/8 in. x 10 1/8 in. (256 mm x 256 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1957
Reference Collection
NPG D42382

Sitterback to top

  • Prince Rupert, Count Palatine (1619-1682), Soldier and patron of science; son of Frederick V, Elector Palatine and King of Bohemia and Elizabeth of Bohemia. Sitter associated with 45 portraits, Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.

Artistsback to top

  • Abraham Blooteling (Bloteling) (1640-1690), Engraver, draughtsman and print publisher. Artist or producer associated with 69 portraits.
  • John Lloyd (active circa 1680), Print publisher. Artist or producer associated with 6 portraits.

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Events of 1672back to top

Current affairs

Stop of the Exchequer, initiated principally by politician Thomas Clifford, later lord treasurer, causes financial panic as payment of Crown debts are suspended and redirected to fund the military for the ensuing Anglo-Dutch war.
The declaration of indulgence suspends the penal laws against both Catholics and Nonconformists.

Art and science

Physician, Thomas Willis, writes 'De anima brutorum' (The Souls of Brutes), one of the earliest comprehensive publications on neurology and the brain.
Mathematician, Sir Isaac Newton, is made a fellow of the Royal Society. Soon after, he presents to the Society his revolutionary theory of colours.

International

War with Holland. First naval battle at Solebay, during which Admiral Edward Montagu dies, proves inconclusive. However, occupation of Holland by French armies and general success of the English navy, initially overwhelms the Dutch. Amid upheaval, the Dutch rally under their new captain-general, William III, Prince of Orange.

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