John Lambert
1 portrait
© National Portrait Gallery, London
John Lambert
by John Smith, after John Lambert
mezzotint, 1697
11 in. x 7 3/4 in. (280 mm x 197 mm) plate size, small margins
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D3523
Sitterback to top
- John Lambert (circa 1640-1701), Amateur artist. Sitter in 1 portrait, Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
Artistsback to top
- John Lambert (circa 1640-1701), Amateur artist. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 1181 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
This portraitback to top
In his self-portrait, Lambert presents himself in the act of painting wearing his wig and fashionable attire, but with his sleeves pulled up so that he can make ‘finishing touches’ to a painting that has
already been framed.
Events of 1697back to top
Current affairs
William III argues for the existence of a peacetime standing army to maintain England's safety. Unpopular with both political parties, Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford, leads the opposition against the proposal.The first service at St. Paul Cathedral is held since the building was destroyed by the Great Fire.
Art and science
Circumnavigator, William Dampier, publishes New Voyage Round the World.Painter and member of the Whiggish Kit-Cat Club, Godfrey Kneller starts to paint the club's members devising a special portrait size for the series.
International
Negotiations between William Bentinck, Earl of Portland, and Louis XIV's representative, Marshal Boufflers, effectuate the signing of a peace treaty at Ryswick, ending the Nine Years' War with France. The terms include re-establishment of the territorial position in 1688 and Louis's acknowledgement of William III as King of England.Comments back to top
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H Keith Smith
16 October 2019, 16:49
Surely this is none other than the great Major General John Lambert who we are told took up painting and needlework later in his life after being charged with treason? If you compare this portrait with an earlier one of him in armour, the likeness is undeniable. His ‘french’ nose is a give-away as is the shape of his head and the eyes.